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Tropics Trivia in Taiwan
By Linda Tancs
The Tropic of Cancer is one of five major circles of latitude (the others being the Tropic of Capricorn, the Antarctic Circle, the Arctic Circle and the Equator). In Taiwan, the Tropic of Cancer cuts through Shuishang Township (Chiayi County) and Ruisui and Fengbin townships (Hualien County), all of which have landmarks on the line. Chiayi County is a special treasure, the only county in Taiwan with three major national scenic areas: Alishan National Scenic Area, Southwest Coast National Scenic Area, and Siraya National Scenic Area. Some of the treasures you’ll find are Alishan (home of the renowned Alishan Forest Railway and the Tsou indigenous people), the fishing harbor of Dongshi (where Aogu Wetland Forest Park, the largest lowland forest park, is located) and the Budai salt fields, busiest this time of year when the sun is strongest and rain is scarce.
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Asian Art Biennial Celebrates Life and Art
By Linda Tancs
Oscar Wilde believed that the secret of life is in art. The Asian Art Biennial at the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts is examining that interrelationship and its effect on shaping today’s Asia during the Viewpoints and Viewing Points exhibition from 24 October until 28 February. Fifty-six artists and teams from 20 Asian-Pacific countries have been invited to give their views on the current situations in Asia. What better place to start than with the diverse host locale of Taiwan, an island of multiple tribes, cuisines and religions. And now with the Neihu line connecting all of Taipei’s 12 administrative districts, you can explore the island’s largest city with ease.
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