Traditions and everyday life in TaiwanFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Taiwan. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
15 keepsakes from Taiwan
Sun Moon Lake is one of Taiwan's most famous and scenic tourist destinations, located in the central part of the island, in Nantou County. The lake is named for its distinctive shape—one side resembles a sun, and the other a…
Shared by yueng
Bubble tea is representative of the "QQ" food texture that Taiwanese love. The cute-sounding phrase refers to something that is very chewy, just like the tapioca balls that are the "bubbles" in bubble tea. It is said that this…
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Pingxi is a popular spot for setting off Sky Lanterns. The practice of lighting off sky lanterns in Taiwan began in Shifen, when during the Qing Dynasty local villagers would flee into the mountains during raids from bandits…
Shared by Carol Fan
Many Hakkanese live in Meinong (美濃). You can find the best Hakka flat noodles there. The one I visited is famous for their rainbow noodles (using completely natural ingredients!).Ground tea (擂茶) is also a famous traditional Hakka…
Shared by smallrice34
You may not know that Taiwan is well-known for its night markets. There are lively, bustling spots with street food, games, unique goods. You should definitely give it a try if there's a chance.
Shared by Sikowitz
There are a lot of hermit crabs in Kenting National Crab Park. Mornings are peak time for hermit crabs, so many that you might accidentally step on them
Shared by Dawn.
In Taiwan, we have our own new year called Lunar Chinese New Year. Family will gather together and have a great dinner to celebrate the new year.
Shared by MikaK
Taiwan is known for its bubble milk tea. It's kinda a tradition that students in Taiwan enjoy one beverage at noon and another one at night.
Shared by Karaokelover
There is always a theme about the lanterns during lunar new year. People go with family and spend time with friends.
Shared by Theheavyheavn
Oolong bubble milk tea is a famous drink in Taiwan, known for its sweet taste and popular in many countries.
Shared by Josephos
We went to several beaches in Taiwan to make them cleaner. That is a pretty meaningful trip to me.
Shared by thisisming
There have a very rich coral reef ecosystem,I very like the view over there!
Shared by BriEis
It is a holiday that celebrates the birthday of our country!
Shared by JRabbit
National Day Bath Buddha Festival Songkran Festival
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