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1225#45 Pinaseki Dlike Lghting in Tunnel

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:03:55 -0500

Foliage now adorns Taitung Cnty’s Green Tunnel because of years of work by the Puyuma and Pinaseki communities. During the Japanese Colonial period, the two groups planted trees, plants and flowers to beautify the project. Recently, however, lighting was installed in the tunnel, which the Puyuma say puts a blot on the scenery and is bad for the environment.

1225#45 Gov’t Offers Training for Eco-tourism

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:11:22 -0500

Recently, the Taitung Cnty govt’s Department of Culture and Tourism held a training workshop for tourism professionals on eco-tourism and County history.

1225#45 Some Victims Ineligible for Housing

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:51:32 -0500

Taitung Cnty’s Kaqaluan Comm. residents displaced by Typhoon Morakot moved into new mid-term housing. For other typhoon victims, however, things are not looking so bright. 4 months after Typh Morakot wrecked havoc on many communities in southern Taiwan, many typhoon victims are still ineligible for temporary housing subsidies.

Taitung, Taiwan

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:41:18 -0500

Taitung is a city in south east Taiwan. Taitung is situated on a small plain between the mountains and the ocean at the southern mouth of the East Rift Valley. This provides Taitung with not only spectacular scenery but also an ocean breeze that makes this tropical city surprisingly comfortable. Taitung was developed by the Japanese in the early part of the 20th Century and were responsible for both the construction the road and railroad to the area. This in turn brought an influx of Taiwanese settlers into the area that already had several aboriginal groups, creating a diverse city of aboriginal, Hakka, and Hoklo populations. This uniquely Taiwanese blend is still easily discernible in part because a lot of the recent advances in Taiwan’s economy have passed Taitung by. This has prevented Taitung from devouring itself the way more successful cities have. There are still large areas filled with Japanese houses in various states of use and disuse and repair and disrepair. There are still winding alleyways filled with single story chinese style houses with their unapologetic rustic appearance. There are still neighborhoods that are largely aboriginal with their own celebrations and unique attributes. One thing that is relatively sparse however, are seven-elevens. All this surrounded by miles of quiet rice fields and orchards. All this give Taitung an aesthetic unlike any other in Taiwan, something that is purely Taiwan.

New Year final count down in Dulan Cafe, Taitung, 2009.12.31

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:35:44 -0500

跨年倒數, 都蘭糖廠咖啡屋, 台東, 2009.12.31 Happy New Year 2010!

Dulan Key 01 / DuLan Cafe, Taitung, 2009.12.24

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:15:44 -0500

都蘭調01 / 都蘭糖廠咖啡屋, 台東, 2009.12.24 // Special present

Dulan Key 02 / DuLan Cafe, Taitung, 2009.12.24

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:15:38 -0500

都蘭調02 / 都蘭糖廠咖啡屋, 台東, 2009.12.24 // Special present

Into The New World(Remix)NTTU CSIE 091224

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:11:25 -0500

National Taitung University Computer Science and Information Engineering Christmas Eve

1225#45 Mid-term Housing Completed

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:51:48 -0500

On Dec. 17, Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou arrived at Taitung Cnty’s Jinfeng Township to celebrate the completion of 50 mid-term housing units built by World Vision TW, with the assistance of the Taitung County Government.

1218#44 Possible Water Contamination

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:49:04 -0500

Months after Typhoon Morakot hit Taiwan, members of the Tjaiqaljapit Comm. in Taitung Cnty are dealing with skin diseases thought to be caused by contaminated water. The county gov’t has sent water trucks to the area on Dec.9.

1218#44 Taitung Lacks Professional Coaches

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:13:53 -0500

Almost every school in the Hualien and Taitung County area has a baseball team, but not every team has a professional coach. Typically, students who train without professional coaches are more prone to sports injuries.Each year, county gov’ts can apply for certified professional coaches with the Ministry of Education. This year, however, Taitung County did not report any vacancies, possibly due to budget constraints.

Firecracker ritual in Taiwan

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:02:18 -0500

10 Feb 09: Men at a Temple festival in Taitung have had explosives hurled at them. It’s believed to bring good fortune.