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Dancing Flames on the Sea: Exploring the World’s Only Bonfire Fishing Tradition
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 7/20/25 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 7/20/25

Dancing Flames on the Sea: Exploring the World’s Only Bonfire Fishing Tradition

Off Taiwan’s northern coast, and only during the summer, a rare spectacle unfolds as flames dance across the waves — keeping alive the world’s last sulfur fire fishing tradition.

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Oh! KOKUHO: A Rare Gathering of Japan’s National Treasures
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 7/13/25 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 7/13/25

Oh! KOKUHO: A Rare Gathering of Japan’s National Treasures

The Nara National Museum celebrates its 130th anniversary with a rare and reverent gathering of National Treasures — sacred objects of devotion drawn from across Japan.

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Wander in Trapani: Where Coral Speaks Through Craft
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 6/1/25 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 6/1/25

Wander in Trapani: Where Coral Speaks Through Craft

Trapani’s coral heritage is a centuries-old tradition, where these marine treasures inspire the creation of exquisite jewels and sacred objects — expressions of both nature’s wonder and the soul of the city’s cultural identity.

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Jingziting: Where Written Words Are Laid to Rest
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 3/19/25 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 3/19/25

Jingziting: Where Written Words Are Laid to Rest

Do you usually throw away papers filled with writing or scribbles? In Hakka culture, even the most humble written words are so revered that special furnaces were built just for their respectful burning.

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Art on the Rooftops: Taiwan’s Inlaid Porcelain Tradition
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 2/2/25 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 2/2/25

Art on the Rooftops: Taiwan’s Inlaid Porcelain Tradition

Taiwan’s inlaid porcelain tradition, also known as “jiannian,” is a hallmark of the island’s temple culture, shaping its visual and spiritual identity with meticulously crafted rooftop embellishments.

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Wander in Vancouver: In Search of Indigenous Art
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 1/19/25 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 1/19/25

Wander in Vancouver: In Search of Indigenous Art

Curious about Vancouver’s Indigenous communities? Here’s my curated guide to the top destinations where First Nations’ visual culture and heritage come alive amidst the city’s urban spaces.

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Wandering Through the Bunun Tribe: Stories, Scents, and Flavours
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 1/5/25 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 1/5/25

Wandering Through the Bunun Tribe: Stories, Scents, and Flavours

Just a half-hour drive from Sun Moon Lake, the people of Danda Bunun invites you on a unique journey — beginning with a warm welcome ceremony and a toast to the heavens, the earth, and the Bunun ancestors.

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Wander in Singapore: Peranakan Museum
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 12/8/24 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 12/8/24

Wander in Singapore: Peranakan Museum

To fully explore the rich heritage of the Peranakan communities in Singapore and the Malay-Indonesian archipelago, visit the Peranakan Museum, where you’ll discover their unique cultural expressions.

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Experiencing Puja: A Peek into Hindu Worship
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 11/24/24 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 11/24/24

Experiencing Puja: A Peek into Hindu Worship

Though I had a basic understanding of Hinduism, it was in Singapore’s Hindu temples where I first immersed myself in puja, a ritual that offers solace and spiritual refuge for troubled souls.

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Yuanli: Weaving History Through Rush
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 11/13/24 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 11/13/24

Yuanli: Weaving History Through Rush

Taiwanese rush weaving, a centuries-old craft rooted in the quaint township of Yuanli, unravels a lesser-known yet intriguing chapter of Taiwan’s history and its people with every woven piece.

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