DISCOVER TAIPEI Sep/Oct 2014 Vol.103
The Story of Taipei’s Railroad
With the scorching summer over at last, cooler autumn is here, and with it temperatures are be-coming much more conducive for getting out and about. Our theme this issue is “The Story of Taipei’s Railroad,” and we’ve invited locals with an intimate knowledge of the subject to explain the historical background. We’ll explore the rich architectural and cultural assets found in the areas along the city’s railway line, introduce railway buffs to the railway-themed collectibles available, and feast on the treats whipped up in the kitchens of traditional eateries near the city’s various local train stations. There’s no better way to explore the splendid cultural heritage of this city than by heading down its old railroad tracks!
Local history is expressed in another form in the diabolo, a familiar element of the cultural scene here for hundreds of years. In our In-Depth City Culture Explorations section we relate the history of this traditional toy, and have asked the celebrated Taipei troupe Diabolo Dance Theatre to introduce this magical art, and teach you some simple and fun skills.
In Taipei’s Best Foods & Gifts this edition, we feature creative beef noodles brimming with
unique style and distinctive new flavors. And since one of the year’s key traditional celebra-
tions, the Mid-Autumn Festival, falls in September, we’re serving up both traditional and
innovative new mooncakes, to make it a little easier to decide which will become your
favorite gift and souvenir choice this year.
Autumn is prime time for exploring the city, with pleasant sunny days and a steady supply of cooling breezes. In our Mapping the Taipei Lifestyle gallery we head out along shady, tree-lined Zhongshan North Road, enjoying the fine old works of architecture given new looks and new functions. We also let you know about some of the many autumn festival activities you can take in, notably the Taipei Confucius Temple Culture Festival, Taipei Season of Hot Spring, Shilin International Cultural Festival, and Dream Parade. These are great opportunities for expats and foreign visitors to immerse themselves in Taipei’s tremendous cultural diversity. One and all are welcome.
Among the other big happenings on the city’s event schedule this fall are two large-scale design-themed events, Taiwan Designers’ Week and Taipei Design and City Exhibition. The movie Lucy is prov-ing extremely popular at many movie theaters around town, and two major international film festivals, the Taiwan International Documentary Festival and Women Make Waves Film Festival, Taiwan are com-ing. It’s a great time to witness the city’s colorful creativity and artistic energy, so don’t miss out.
Get out there on foot or on a bike to enjoy the autumn breezes, and soak in Taipei city’s wonderful blend of old and new.
With the scorching summer over at last, cooler autumn is here, and with it temperatures are be-coming much more conducive for getting out and about. Our theme this issue is “The Story of Taipei’s Railroad,” and we’ve invited locals with an intimate knowledge of the subject to explain the historical background. We’ll explore the rich architectural and cultural assets found in the areas along the city’s railway line, introduce railway buffs to the railway-themed collectibles available, and feast on the treats whipped up in the kitchens of traditional eateries near the city’s various local train stations. There’s no better way to explore the splendid cultural heritage of this city than by heading down its old railroad tracks!
Local history is expressed in another form in the diabolo, a familiar element of the cultural scene here for hundreds of years. In our In-Depth City Culture Explorations section we relate the history of this traditional toy, and have asked the celebrated Taipei troupe Diabolo Dance Theatre to introduce this magical art, and teach you some simple and fun skills.
In Taipei’s Best Foods & Gifts this edition, we feature creative beef noodles brimming with
unique style and distinctive new flavors. And since one of the year’s key traditional celebra-
tions, the Mid-Autumn Festival, falls in September, we’re serving up both traditional and
innovative new mooncakes, to make it a little easier to decide which will become your
favorite gift and souvenir choice this year.
Autumn is prime time for exploring the city, with pleasant sunny days and a steady supply of cooling breezes. In our Mapping the Taipei Lifestyle gallery we head out along shady, tree-lined Zhongshan North Road, enjoying the fine old works of architecture given new looks and new functions. We also let you know about some of the many autumn festival activities you can take in, notably the Taipei Confucius Temple Culture Festival, Taipei Season of Hot Spring, Shilin International Cultural Festival, and Dream Parade. These are great opportunities for expats and foreign visitors to immerse themselves in Taipei’s tremendous cultural diversity. One and all are welcome.
Among the other big happenings on the city’s event schedule this fall are two large-scale design-themed events, Taiwan Designers’ Week and Taipei Design and City Exhibition. The movie Lucy is prov-ing extremely popular at many movie theaters around town, and two major international film festivals, the Taiwan International Documentary Festival and Women Make Waves Film Festival, Taiwan are com-ing. It’s a great time to witness the city’s colorful creativity and artistic energy, so don’t miss out.
Get out there on foot or on a bike to enjoy the autumn breezes, and soak in Taipei city’s wonderful blend of old and new.