Taiwan History
The name given to Taiwan by the Portuguese, means "beautiful island".
What is Formosa?
The school year where MAK declared it would expand to a full K12 school.
What is 2012 to 2013?
This iconic song was the soundtrack to the time we drove all the way to McDonalds for the BTS meal during Covid 19.
What is "Butter" by BTS?
The only passport our family has ever had.
What is a Canadian passport?
The only member of the Tam family to score an own goal in a team sport.
Who is Melonie Tam?
The tribe who's cultural practices include the slaying of a pig (which Mikayla had to witness).
Who are the Paiwan?
The former mascot of MAK that is a sentient being.
What is a gekko?
The solo artist who Kristen went to go see and couldn't pronounce her name at first.
Who is Yves?
The play structure formerly in our basement that now sits in the Fan's backyard.
What is the nation?
The only university Kristen did not finish her application for.
What is Yonsei University?
Also known as 228, this event sparked nation wide protests against the KMT, and would eventually lead to Taiwan's pro democratic movement.
What is the white terror?
The year that the MAK campus moved onto the land leased to them by Taitung Sugar.
What is the year 2000?
This idol turned actor recently appeared in a Korean remake of a Taiwanese movie (and is also on our Switch as a Mii).
Who is Dahyun?
A blanket given to both Mikayla and Kristen at birth, but not Emily.
What is the Strawberry Shortcake blanket?
These are the two foods Mikayla was clowned on for eating as her only meal of the day during first year.
What are broccoli and potatoes?
The Ming dynasty warlord who we are supposedly related to.
Who is Koxinga?
Hired by Yi Zhang, this iconic MAK teacher is known for two things: the subject they taught and their insane running stamina.
Who is Jenny Griffin?
They have action, ambition, and [insert the name of the song title].
Who are Babymonster?
This iconic relic of Tam Family history served the family well before ultimately dying and replaced by a newer "2.4" relic.
What is the 4361 U3 van?
The names of mom and dad's exes.
Who are Nico and Crystal?
The current year in the Taiwanese calendar system.
What is the year 115?
The MAK women's Varsity volleyball program has won this many silver medals.
What is the number 4?
The song introduced to us by Sophie Miller in the car on the way to Kending.
What is TT by Twice?
This EXTENDED family member said yes to marrying her husband after meeting him only once and gave birth to her first kid at the age of 16.
Who is Suk Po?
This beloved children's toy was Emily's first UNIQUE toy given to her at birth.
Who is Sophie the Princess?