Category: Religion

Jan 19
The Little Folk: A Taiwanese Tale of the Moo-Sin-A 魔神仔

The landscape of Taiwan is an imaginative place. It calls to one's creative eye and is…

Jan 14
Beam Me Up Nangang Park: A Foray into Taipei’s Energy Field

In the woods of Nangang Park lies a secret stone circle...

Jan 09
A City of Love: A Few Ideas for Dates in Taipei

We believe the secret to Taipei is that it is a city patiently helping and waiting for…

Jan 08
Down the Rabbit Hole: Just What is Falun Gong?

We are here to help you develop your Formosa-savoir faire, and, similar to the…

Jan 02
The Good, The Bad, The Unexplainable: A Segment on Taiwan’s Extraterrestrial

There's just that sort of X-files vibe, Twilight crossed with Twilight Zone ambiance…

Dec 24
New Year’s Eve: Where to Watch the 101 Fireworks 

Pyrotechnics around the world rejoice! One of our favorite times of year is upon us,…

Dec 17
Getting Your Fortune Told in Taipei

Entering Songjiang Road Fortunetelling Street is feels a little like stepping into…

Dec 12
Ghost Culture in Taiwan

Welcome to the strange, the mysterious, spiritual, and occult world of Taiwan. While…

Dec 07
Understanding the Importance of Matsu 

In this post we cover the history of Matsu, the patron goddess of Taiwan and the Dajia…

Dec 06
Taiwanese Divination: Moon Blocks and Fortune Sticks

Perhaps you’ve seen them in action, perhaps you’ve used them yourself, perhaps you’ve…

Nov 29
The Incredible Temples of Taipei: A Visitor’s Guide

We have created a short list of some of our favorite temples in and around Taipei.…

Nov 28
Religion in Taiwan: A Crash Course

Overview When first arriving in Taiwan, foreigners are oftentimes surprised by the…