20 Apr 2026

A Century-old Herbal Shop – Qiu Chui-Xian

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In a busy area once known as “Herb Alley” is a fourth-generation run herbal shop. The shop is currently run by Qiu Chui-Xian and it has various tea drinks and herbs available. Among the different drinks, the bitter tea and the herbal jelly tea are most popular.   Name: Qiu Chui-Xian Job: Owner of Guangxing Herbal Shop (廣興堂青草店) “Back when … Read More

13 Apr 2026

Inside a Century-old Incense Shop – Chen Shu-Qing

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Hidden in an alley less than ten minutes from the busy harbor of Keelung, stands a small shop selling incense and religious goods. The shop has been around for nearly a century, quietly witnessing the city’s evolution.  Inside the shop, shelves are lined with incense and brightly colored ritual paper offerings. The shop is run by Chen Shu-Qing, a third-generation … Read More