Searching for Moon Goddesses, Finding Celestial Maidens. Download Article PDF [link] Author: Tang Long. Local Cultural Advisor: Mila, S. Pictures by: Olivia, Tang Long & Zhong. Figure 1A.] (Above) Celestial Maidens (Lasses of the Divine Court). Heavenly Palace Corridor – [Photoshop by Tang Long]. Abstract After recording the night parade on the 14th night of the 8th lunar … Read More
Learn everything you need to know about the Keelung Mid-Summer Ghost Festival at this newly opened museum!
In a city where the rain is a constant companion, a clear sky feels almost ceremonial. When Guillaume and I woke up to a horizon of uninterrupted blue, our carefully planned café workday dissolved without hesitation. In Keelung, sunshine doesn’t feel like a backdrop to productivity; it feels like a reason to step outside and move. This is how our … Read More
Keelung Art Stroll Keelung is known for rain, seafood, and a lively port—but tucked between markets, alleys, and hillside stairways is another side of the city: street art. Keelung is a city of color, as you can read about in this previous blog post, and to prove it, playful illustrations and art pieces have transformed unexpected corners into miniature outdoor … Read More
Download Article PDF [link] The Lín (林) and Wú (吳) Families. When the Hàn (漢) migrants settled in Keelung, Taiwan, during the Qīngcháo (清朝) within the early sixteenth-century, they brought with them their Chinese customs and traditions (Lín, 2025). There are now still twenty-one families, which comprise fifteen clans, who trace their descendancy to these settlers (Lín, 2025). It is … Read More
Keelung for Bookworms Tucked between misty green hills and a bustling harbor, Keelung—Taiwan’s storied “Rainy Port”—has long inspired writers. From maritime legends and ghostly folk tales to contemporary fiction and vivid travel sketches, this coastal city offers a world of stories waiting to be discovered. For story-tellers and book enthusiasts, Keelung is the perfect place to turn a rainy afternoon … Read More
Download Article PDF [link] Introduction Duānwǔ jié (端午節), also referred to as Lóngzhōu jié (龍舟節), literally translating as Dragon Boat Festival, is celebrated as a national holiday in China (Yuan, 2009), as well as Taiwan. As a traditional Hàn (漢) Chinese celebration, it is calculated by the dates of the lunar calendar (Nónglì, 農曆) and always occurs on the … Read More
Be a traveler, not just a tourist By default, we are all tourists when we visit a new country as foreigners. But throughout my many months of travel around the world, I have increasingly strived to not merely be a tourist but a traveler. What that means is to truly experience the destination and not “just” visit it. Immersing yourself … Read More
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