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Mazu’s Carrier and More from Jhubei Mazu Parade
This man was at the Jhubei Mazu Temple parade last November, which I posted lots of photos from after the event. I’ve decided to go ahead and post a few more, as I have neglected quite a few decent shots … Continue reading
Falun Gong Demonstration, Jhubei
Last Saturday, I was sitting inside my apartment when I heard a marching band go by. Looking out to see what it was, I saw people exercising in the street and a costumed drum group. Soon enough, I saw the … Continue reading
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Visit to 古奇峰 (Guqifeng), Hsinchu
Guqifeng, which translates to “ancient peaks,” is sort of hard to describe. Its most obvious mark is a huge statue of Guang Gong, the god of war. In addition, a statue garden and museum are also on the grounds and … Continue reading
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Around Jhubei
I guess these are quickly turning into monthly posts, but at least I’m posting something! These are from Jhubei over the past month. The side to this building looked a bit like… the Polish flag!
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Random Recent Shots
These shots are from the past month – as you might see from the lack of updates lately, I haven’t been out much partially due to the cruddy weather. However, with Spring’s arrival, the clear days are increasing as the temperature does … Continue reading
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Single Shot: Oyster Farming
This is a bit more abstract than my usual style, but shows an oyster farm not too far from Chiayi, or 嘉義, in southern Taiwan.
Single Shot: Temple Procession, Tainan
Last weekend in Tainan, I happened across a temple procession for a god I’m unfamiliar with taking place in an alley near the Confucius Temple. It was like most other processions: loud and full of energy. I found the 18mm … Continue reading
Bombing the Dragon in Miaoli
Every year at the end of Chinese New Year, festivals throughout Taiwan seek to bring prosperity for the new year. One, near Tainan, is the famous Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival. People actually volunteer to have fireworks shot at them as … Continue reading
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Miaoli County’s Nanzhuang Xiang (南庄鄉)
Nanzhuang, a township in Miaoli that simply translates its full name of 南庄鄉 to “south township,” is a tourist hot-spot on the weekends. Towns like these are common throughout Taiwan as the locale mixes an aboriginal heritage with traditional and modern … Continue reading
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