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三條線上旅遊路徑，體會台灣美食、歷史與人情。

Legit Mando S3 - EP9: Go Bargain Hunting in Taiwan With These Common Phrases
Legit Mando hosts Sharon and Mr. Sweet’O Potato teach the Mandarin slang for “it’s a bargain/ a steal” and “benefits.” In this episode’s short skit, Alex tries to convince Ching to purchase something with him, or rather, for him.


See You at the Market - Ep. 6: Second Market in Taichung
Taichung’s Second Market is located in central Taichung, the earliest part of central Taiwan to undergo modernization. The street foods once enjoyed by around-the-clock transporters have now become irresistible culinary attractions for tourists. With Taichung’s prosperity gradually shifting to other districts, the Second Market has lost its once bustling crowds. In this episode, we take you on a walking tour of the Second Market. From a crepe wrapper shop run by all third generations to homey general stores that have lasted centuries.


Taiwan's Food Delights - The Beef Noodle Chronicles
Little known, Taiwan’s signature beef noodle dish is actually a fairly recent invention. It came to life through fusing elements from ethnic Muslim minority cuisine in China along with the exodus of the Nationalist Army to Taiwan and local tropical island ingredients. In fact, prior to this invention half a century ago, beef was not a part of Taiwanese cuisine. Explore the many stories behind this national delicacy as many mouths water from the aroma of long hours of brewed beef stock.



挑選原因：清晰中文比較多的集數，教人討論買東西的中文術語、日據時代開始的台中市場（包含歷史導覽與蔬果介紹）、牛肉麵

日常生活，藝文沃土

看三位藝術家，用細微生活養出絕妙靈感

The Pursuit of a Cinematic Dream - Tsai Ming-Liang
A leading figure of the "Second New Wave" of Taiwanese cinema, award-winning Director Tsai Ming-Liang has left his mark on the art world with his minimalist dialogues, contemplative fixed shots, and unmistakable depictions of urban settings. But what's left to achieve when most of your dreams have come true? Exclusively for TaiwanPlus, Tsai, who promised himself not to make more than ten feature films - but already has eleven to his credit - discusses the origins of his art and the future of his cinematographic commitment.


Behind the Scenes: Creation of 13 Tongues – Ep. 2 Bodies
“You should incorporate the Bangka that you see, your own life experience in Taiwan, and your emotions into the dance.” （「把你自己看到的艋舺、把你在台灣生活的經驗、把你的喜怒哀樂——放進去舞蹈。」）

In Bangka, you can observe the body language of people you don’t usually run into elsewhere: performers in religious processions, disabled people peddling incense sticks, to name a few. Their body language may not be aesthetically pleasing and can even be awkward at times, but when these motions are strung together with an artist’s vision, they become a fascinating collage — one composed of moments from people’s lives immortalized in a dance piece.


Eslite Scope - Leslie Wang: Painting Food from All Over the World
Leslie, a designer who's very enthusiastic about drawing foods, traveled to many European countries to create. She returned to her home country Taiwan in the hope of learning more about it. But the decision to relocate came at a cost: The sales of her paintings dipped, and she had to develop other merchandise to survive. After going through a tough transition phase, she embarked on a round-island trip, hoping to paint at restaurants frequented by locals in every corner of the nation.



挑選原因：以生活細節為靈感，發想電影、劇場、插畫

持續向上，仰望星空

三位專家的台灣精神：接受過去、踏實當下、展望未來

15 Failed Investments: Frustrated Mother Creates Successful Egg Rolls
A new brand has emerged in the world of gifts and delicacies. June First, based in Taichung, offers special 8-shaped egg rolls which generated more than NT$100 million in annual revenue in just one year. Making egg rolls was the 16th investment made by the founder Sherry Shen. As she specialized in online marketing, she often worked overtime and rarely has time for her children. One day, she suddenly realized she couldn't remember what her children looked like when they were growing up. She decided to get a loan, start a new business, and give it everything she got.


Golden Horse: The Pursuit of a Cinematic Dream feat. Wen Tien-hsiang
“Without a fierce passion for films, no one can undertake such a formidable task. And we strive to keep the time-honored tradition alive.” As we bid farewell to 2021, let's take a look back at the glorious moments of Taiwanese films this year with Wen Tien-hsiang, the CEO of Golden Horse Film Festival's Executive Committee for the past 12 years, sharing with us his cinematic dream.

In Search of New Truths: Author, Ping Lu
“If a novel has a purpose or a spirit, then, it would be a question mark.”（「如果小說有個宗旨，或是有個精神，那會是個問號。」）

Ping Lu, born in 1953 in Kaohsiung is a famous contemporary author. She is most known for her 2017 book, Heart Mandala, a grand tale of family history. Her academic training in psychology and journalism enrich her work with a reporter’s eye for detail and a therapist's attentiveness to emotions. Her 2020 work, The Gaps, which won the 2021 Taiwan Literature Golden Award, examines the experience of illness as an inner search for something missing. Ping is renowned for her mixture of a range of themes spanning from social issues to culture, gender, politics and human rights; her literary technique and stylistic innovation. Her works often invert readers' view of the world, producing unique correspondences between fiction and reality.



挑選原因：三位都很強調理想精神，實幹苦幹，在女性創業、電影策展、文學發表各自發光

自由台灣，多元聲音

TaiwanPlus與僑委會全心獻上的島民交響曲

Road to Legacy - Abao: The Voice of a Nation
An accomplished musician, indigenous Taiwanese singer Abao is meticulous while crafting melodies. She pays attention to every detail and brings out the best in all of her collaborators, who praise her creative insights and amazing talents. But beyond techniques, it is perhaps her lyrical depth that best characterizes her work. Her award-winning music is an ode to the traditions of her people and delivers a strong message of hope: Music can unite cultures and promote understanding.


Guess Who: My Bestie Mom
When her ex-husband sacrificed family for the sake of his career, it was the final nail in the conjugal coffin and left Mimi as a single mom with the task of providing for her family. As a devoted mom, Mimi sent her shy, effeminate son Leo to get an alternative education after school bullying. Her hope that a more forgiving environment would help Leo realize his potential paid off, because today, Leo has transformed himself into a flamboyant performer and drag queen extraordinaire.


GMA 33 Best Male Singer (Taiwanese) Nominees
“I cannot see. I have always been someone at the backseat. I listened. I felt the story after story entering my heart just like so.” (「我看不見。我一直就是個後座的人。我聽著，我感覺著。那一個又一個的故事就進到我心裡。」)

Taiwan’s diverse music scene exemplifies the nation’s inclusiveness and freedom of expression: Rock infused with traditional culture, electronica tinted with indigenous grooves, and hip-hop beats set to lyrics proudly flaunting the “Taiwanese identity.” And let’s not forget the sensational international collaborations that shone a spotlight on the nation.

The Golden Melody Awards (GMA), held annually since 1990, have long been considered the Grammys of the Mandarin-speaking world. If you enjoy good music, don’t miss out on the 33rd GMA ceremony and our watch party!



挑選原因：原住民歌手與文化、同志與單親家庭互動、身體障礙人士與音樂成就