Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Malaysia!
We had a company trip to Malaysia-- Kuala Lumpur and Pangkor Island. It was a great trip! Now, we start another 10 week term followed by Christmas vacation!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
North Gate
The restored Qing Dynasty city gate, now on a tiny island in a traffic circle and under and overpass near the busy Taipei Main Station.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Ghost Month
It is now officially Ghost Month! I really enjoy talking with my students about Taiwanese traditions and this time is particularly interesting. Right now, the gates of hell have opened and the ghosts are out and about. Paper money and other paper effigies are burned and food is offered to appease and honor them. While they're out though, you want to be careful not to attract their attention or they will stay with you instead of going back when the gates close and they will haunt you. For this reason, don't move your house, don't get married, or buy any big, important things, don't wander around at night or go swimming. If you hear your name, don't turn around, just in case.
Here's a little video about it.
http://www.culture.tw/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&Itemid=260&id=27
Fun!
Here's a little video about it.
http://www.culture.tw/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&Itemid=260&id=27
Fun!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
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