Flowchinesetaiwan【Taiwanese Culture】Why Does Beef Not Make It to the Table?In Taiwan, there are usually three reasons why people avoid eating beef. The first reason relates to farming. My mother, who used to be a…Sep 2Sep 2
Flowchinesetaiwan【Taiwanese culture】Why do some men have long pinky fingernails(留小指甲)?There are many theories about this, which can generally be categorized into two perspectives:Aug 26Aug 26
Flowchinesetaiwan【Taiwanese culture】Taiwanese Ritual of “Soul Retrieval收驚”: A Glimpse into a Traditional Healing…In Taiwan, you might occasionally notice signs for “收驚” (shōujīng, soul retrieval) services at temples or on small signs in alleyways. It’s…Aug 19Aug 19
Flowchinesetaiwan【Taiwanese culture】4 Secrets You Must Know About Watching Movies in Taiwan — Check Them Out!Do you know how special Taiwanese cinemas are? Not only do they have high-tech theaters, but there are also various viewing rules and…Aug 12Aug 12
Flowchinesetaiwan【Taiwanese culture】 Captivating Evolution of Taiwanese Cinema: The Remarkable Works of These…How can Taiwanese directors help the Taiwanese film industry emerge from neglect, even with numerous awards at international film…Aug 6Aug 6
Flowchinesetaiwan【Taiwanese culture】Stunning Taiwanese Films That Have Amazed the World!With their unique perspectives and profound narrative styles, contemporary Taiwanese directors play a crucial role on the international…Jul 21Jul 21
Flowchinesetaiwan【Taiwanese culture】 The Untold Secrets of Taiwanese People: Five Taiwanese Films to Understand ThemLet these works take you into the lives, history, and culture of Taiwan. These five Taiwanese films will help you understand this…Jul 8Jul 8
Flowchinesetaiwan【Chinese Grammar】How to Ask the Gods for Answers Using Divination Blocks?_擲筊part IIIFirstly, divination blocks are not for answering open-ended questions; they provide guidance, but life’s answers come from personal…Jul 1Jul 1
Flowchinesetaiwan【Taiwanese culture】Taiwan Temple Divination Block Competition: Who Can Win the Gods’ Favor?_擲筊partSome large temples in Taiwan hold divination block competitions. Participants try to get the most “divine responses” (one block up, one…Jun 24Jun 24
Flowchinesetaiwan【Taiwanese Culture】Conversing with Deities: Solving Inner Dilemmas with Divination Blocks_擲筊part IHave you ever seen someone in a temple holding two red, moon-shaped objects? They might be muttering to themselves and then throwing these…Jun 10Jun 10