Keelung Cultural Center – Art, Exhibitions, and History If you’re looking for things to do in Keelung on a rainy day, the Keelung Cultural Center is a great place to explore both art exhibitions and a bit of local history (the Story House). It is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9AM to 5PM. As all the floors have air … Read More
Filipinos in Keelung: Struggles and Stories Keelung’s Port and the Demand for Foreign Labor Keelung’s prominence as a port city has attracted many immigrants and workers, including a growing community of Filipinos in Keelung, seeking opportunities for a better life. The industries associated with Keelung’s ports(i.e. tourism, trade) create a higher demand for labor. Consequently, these industries typically attract many … Read More
Two weeks into September my grandmother calls me. She went to the little bog twenty minutes from her house to scout. Some cranberries were already dark red, others will probably take another week or two. Am I free next Sunday? September is the peak foraging month in Estonia. The short Nordic summer has left the shadowy forest floors and sinking … Read More
Download Article PDF [link] Lunar New Year: The Astronomical Foundations of the Calendar System The Luni-Solar Calendar (陰陽曆, Yīnyánglì): A Dual System of Time The Lunar New Year (農曆新年, Nónglì Xīnnián) also known as Spring Festival (春節, Chūnjié) is derived from the luni-solar calendar (Yuan, 2016), also known as the yīnyánglì (陰陽曆)(McHenry, 1997). This dual-calendar system integrates both solar and … Read More
Download Article PDF [link] Introduction Keelung, now an increasingly popular tourism destination for Taiwanese as well as overseas travellers, hosts multiple Taoist (Dàoshi, 道士) temples located around the central harbour and Tien-liao river (Tiānliáo Hé, 田寮河) such as Qìng’ān Palace (慶安宮), Diàn jì Temple (奠濟宮) and the City of God Temple (Chénghuáng Miào, 城隍廟). However, non-Mandarin-speaking tourists may not be … Read More
Visiting Kiirun The scent of steady downpour of the rain having drummed against the pavements and rooftops just a moment ago lingered in the ambience. It was as if the rain had swept away the weight of the city’s problems, leaving a fresh canvas behind. Kiirun, Taiwan’s most important port, is infamous for its weather during the rainy season. Breathing … Read More
Download Article PDF [link] Qing’an Palace (Qìng’ān gōng, 慶安宮): Harbourside Taoist Temple in Keelung Temple Name Qing’an is a common name for temples in Taiwan. Made from the two characters qìng (慶): to celebrate and ān (安): peace and tranquility. Whilst ordinarily referred to by tourism websites as Qing’an temple. The literal translation of gōng (宮) is palace[1], thus, named Qing’an … Read More
Download Article PDF [link] Fo Guang Shan Jile Temple: An Temple with a multi-national past & an international present; welcomes you with the Buddha of the future Introduction FóGuāngShān (佛光山) literally translating as: [Buddha’s Light Mountain] is one of the largest and most renowned Buddhist organizations in the world[1]. Originating in Kaohsiung: Taiwan, was founded in 1967 by Master Hsing … Read More
Sustainable Tourism & Development in Keelung In 2015, 193 nations convened at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals address pressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice. As for sustainable tourism, the World Tourism Organization … Read More
Hip-Hop Culture in Keelung During the day, Huilong Market is a quiet place with a few vendors selling fresh fish, vegetables and fruit. Its bustling heyday of heavy foot traffic with a constant stream of customers are memories to the mostly older generation of stall owners who now pass much of their time sitting and talking with one another. But … Read More
