Festivals and Traditions
This festival celebrates the Lunar New Year and includes red envelopes and firecrackers.
Chinese New Year
This smelly snack is a beloved delicacy in Taiwan’s night markets.
Stinky tofu
This skyscraper was the tallest building in the world from 2004 to 2010.
Taipei 101
This is Taiwan’s official language.
Chinese Mandarin
This traditional Taiwanese puppetry uses hand-controlled figures.
Glove puppetry
During Ghost Month, people in Taiwan avoid this activity because it’s considered risky.
Swimming
Taiwan is the birthplace of this globally popular drink, often served with tapioca pearls.
Boba
This marble canyon is one of Taiwan’s most famous natural wonders.
Taroko Gorge
Taiwanese people often express this quality by initially refusing compliments.
Humility
This modern dance genre has roots in Taiwanese temples and involves intricate lion costumes.
Lion dance
This festival features the releasing of lanterns into the sky in Pingxi.
Lantern Festival
Taiwan’s beef noodle soup is considered the national dish. Name one common garnish.
Scallions or Cilantro
Located in Taipei, this historic temple blends Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucian traditions.
Longshan Temple
Offering tea to elders during meals is a sign of this Confucian virtue.
Filial piety
Taiwanese opera combines drama, song, and this musical element
Live instruments
Mazu, the goddess of the sea, is celebrated with temple processions during this festival.
Mazu's Birthday
This Taiwanese dessert pastry is filled with a sweet fruit jam and symbolizes prosperity.
Pineapple cake
This mountain is the highest peak in Taiwan and a popular hiking destination.
Yushan
Taiwanese Hokkien and this other dialect are widely spoken alongside Mandarin.
Hakka
This film by Ang Lee, a Taiwanese director, won an Oscar for Best Picture in 2001.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Barbecues and mooncakes are staples of this fall festival.
Mid-Autumn Festival
This seafood-filled dish combines eggs and starch to create a gooey, savory night market favorite.
Oyster omelet
This island off Taiwan’s coast is known for its volcanic landscape and diving spots.
Green Island
People burn this item at temples to send offerings to ancestors.
Joss/incense paper
Taiwan is nicknamed the "Kingdom of this insect" due to its 400+ species.
Butterflies