Soul of Taiwan

Download or read book Soul of Taiwan written by and published by Taiwan Scene. This book was released on 2024-10-28 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 1980s, Taiwan has gained a global reputation for the quality of its manufacturing, at the beginning mostly of simple products such as umbrellas, bicycles and shoes. These successes laid the foundation for the “Made in Taiwan” era. Today, as the technology sector has surpassed traditional manufacturing, Taiwanese companies like TSMC, Acer and Foxconn have become international household names. Taiwan’s transition from an OEM kingdom to “Innovative Taiwan” has been driven by technological genius, an impressive track record in pandemic management, and its status as the first East Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. In the post-pandemic era, Taiwan has also become a trending destination on popular travel platforms such as Expedia and Airbnb. This newfound visibility is testament to the collective efforts of Taiwanese people. This magazine aims to introduce readers to some of Taiwan's top urban and rural areas, and highlight the endeavors of passionate individuals contributing to local innovation. Featured efforts include Stroll & Experience Western Keelung, Kings of Exploring Takao, Chill Wanhua and The Town’s Daykeeper, all of which are dedicated to urban cultural development and focus on in-depth city tours. Other regional brands include the Luko Changhua Travel Library and Kinmen Time Travel, both of which promote local heritage and traditions. Additionally, there’s the Arriving in Miaoli, A Cultural Ramble, where young people have returned to preserve and revitalize traditional three-sided courtyard houses (sanheyuan). The magazine also covers initiatives like the BINBIN Ecotourism Alliance and Mountain Valley Forest, both of which advocate for sustainable tourism, as well as 100% Happiness Play with Nature and Purple Homeland of Happiness-Hua Xian Xin Fu, which focus on eco-friendly agriculture and conservation. “Made in Taiwan” once laid the foundation for Taiwan’s economic prosperity. Now, “Innovative Taiwan” is not only preserving the country's economic strength, but also creating its own core values, lifestyles, urban stories and democratic spirit—it is writing a history of its own. Thank you for picking up this magazine. I sincerely welcome you to Taiwan!