41. Traditional Chinese Culture In Taiwan : Chinese Dance History of chinese dance as well as brief information on some modern chinese dance companies. http://www.houstoncul.org/culdir/danc/danc.htm

HomePage (English version) What'sNew ªA°È§Ö°T ¯d¾Ç¼ú§U°T®§ ... ²Õªø±MÄæ Traditional Chinese Culture in Taiwan : Chinese Dance The Art of Chinese Dance Most people use sound to communicate in their everyday life, but a dancer on stage uses his limbs and body to do the same thing. Just like the Chinese language, Chinese dance has its own unique vocabulary, semantics, and syntactic structure that enable a dancer on stage to fully express his thoughts and feelings with ease and grace. The art of Chinese dance traces its origins to even before the appearance of the first written Chinese characters. Ceramic pots have been unearthed in the Sun Chia Chai excavation site in Ta-tung County of the western Chinese province of Chinghai that depict colorful dancing figures. A study of these archaeological artifacts reveals that people of the Neolithic Yang-shao culture of around the fourth millennium B.C. already had choreo graphed group dances in which the participants locked arms and stamped their feet while singing to instrumental accompaniment. Chinese dance was divided into two types, civilian and military, during the Shang and Chou periods of the first millennium B.C. In civilian dance, dancers held feather banners in their hands, symbolizing the distribution of the fruits of the day's hunting or fishing. This gradually developed into the dance used in the emperor's periodic sacrificial rituals held outside the city, and other religious rituals.

42. New Taiwan, Ilha Formosa About Taiwanese advocacy organizations based in Washington, with updated news, history and culture, documents, and links. http://www.taiwandc.org/

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43. Taiwan Hokkien A cultural summary of the Hokkienspeaking peasant villagers of taiwan. http://lucy.ukc.ac.uk/EthnoAtlas/Hmar/Cult_dir/Culture.7871

Society-TAIWAN-HOKKIEN The Taiwan Hokkien consist of the Hokkien-speaking peasant villagers of Taiwan, China's largest and most important island. Taiwan is located on the Tropic of Cancer (lat. 23 degrees 30 min. N) in South China, and is separated from the mainland by the Formosa Strait. The island is about 230 miles long and 90 miles wide, consisting mostly of a high range of rugged mountains occupying the central area and the east coast. During the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, Taiwan was the home base for Chinese and Japanese pirates who attacked shipping in the South China Sea. Chinese from Fukien and Kwangtung provinces began to emigrate to Taiwan in large numbers in the seventeenth century. During this same period, the Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese vied for control of the island. Taiwan was made an independent kingdom of China in 1661, a district of Fukien in 1683, and an independent province of China in 1886. The island was ceded to Japan in 1895, at the end of the Sino-Japanese war, but was returned to the Republic of China in 1945. When the Communists conquered mainland China in 1949, Chiang Kai-shek and the Nationalist government took refuge in Taiwan and made Taipei their capital. The four main languages spoken in Taiwan are Japanese, Taiwanese, Mandarin, and Hakka. Taiwanese is spoken by 80 percent of the population. The term Taiwanese (also Min-nan and Formosan Chinese) refers to the Hokkien, i.e., those Chinese-speaking people who emigrated between 1600 and 1890 to Taiwan from the mainland southeast coastal province of Fukien. There are two Hokkien dialects in Taiwan, which are mutually intelligible. Mandarin is the official language of the government and is used in the schools. The total population of Taiwan in 1966 was 13,383,357. Although no population statistics are available specifically for the Hokkien in Taiwan, they are included in the Taiwanese category (along with the Hakka), which comprises 86 percent of the total population (Barnett 1971: 62). The Hokkien are the major ethnic group on the island. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the population has been increasing, due to a high birth rate (which is now decreasing), and also due to a dramatic decline in the mortality rate, attributed primarily to better public health facilities and improved sanitation. Individual villagers are members of chia (families) and hu (households), which are not necessarily coterminous. The average size of a chia is 5.8 members. The chia are organized into a series of distinct agnatic corporate groups. Persons with the same surname are considered to be agnates having a common ancestor in the male line. Surname exogamy is absolute. Historically, villages were often composed of people with the same surname, but today this has changed. Several hu are combined into lin (neighborhoods), and each lin has a lin chang (a neighborhood leader), who is selected by consensus. Above the lin is the li (ward), headed by the li chang (mayor). The next higher level of administration is the township council. The mayor and the representative to the township council are both elected officials. One of the most significant units of government is the ts'un (village). Even though the ts'un has few functions, it is the prime identification unit for the rural Taiwanese. The ts'un functions as a registration unit for land and as a postal address. The levels of government above the ts'un are hsiang (township); ch'u (district); hsien (county); sheng (province); and the Republic of China. Historically, self-government on the local level has been a significant part of the Chinese system, because the federal government rarely extended as influence below the county level. Today, there are still significant elements of traditional local control. Changes in the election system include secret elections, majority vote, female suffrage, and voting individually rather than by families. Even though national government policies directly affect the villagers, they often do not participate in national affairs. The family is considered to be the most important social group, and kinship units are significant factors in the social life of the village. Certain changes in the society, however, are gradually affecting family life, especially in the cities. These changes include urbanization and industrialization, the increase of female education, the Land Reform Program that was started in 1949, and contact with foreign ideas. Among the rural population, many aspects of traditional family life still remain, and the family is still the basic unit of social security. The chia is the basic economic unit and consists of those persons who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption, have common property, and a common budget. The hu includes temporary residents, such as distant relatives, servants, or workers. The Chinese kinship system is classified as patrilocal, patrilineal, and patriarchal. Although the extended family is the traditional ideal type of family, two other families are preferred today in rural Taiwanthe stem family and the nuclear family. Kinship ties beyond the household are also important, particularly with ch'in tsu (patrilineally related kin). The largest patrilineal descent group is the tsu (clan). Members of the same tsu have the same surname, they may be united through a common ancestral temple, and they may live in the same community. In the past, the tsu was comprised of many hundreds of people, spread out over a wide geographical area. During the Japanese occupation (1895-1945), many clan functions (political, educational, protective) were superseded by administrative institutions. As a result, clans today are neither large nor numerous. The economy of Taiwan is based mainly on agriculture and industry. The central government enacted legislation to encourage economic development and to provide for the equalization of land ownership through land reform and the restriction of private capital. Agricultural development has been sufficient both to feed the population of Taiwan and have surpluses for export and industrial processing. The most important agricultural products are rice, tropical fruits, sugar, tea, and sweet potatoes. Pigs and poultry are raised, and fishing has increased in scope and scale. The dairy industry has only recently been introduced. Almost half of the population live on farms and are engaged in farming, but increasing industrialization has changed the structure of Taiwan's economy to such an extent that the contribution of industry now exceeds that of agriculture. Although religion is a major influence in their lives, most Taiwanese do not participate in organized religions. Their religion is a combination of Confucianism and animism, permeated with Taoist elements and often placed in a Buddhist framework. Ancestor worship is a focal point of Confucianism and animism. Animism and magic both play an important part in the folk beliefs and practices of the rural people. The peasants believe that the world is inhabited by benevolent and malevolent spirits of animals, forces of nature, and human beings. Shamans and mediums are used by the villagers to deal with these supernatural forces. Many converts to Christianity have been made both by Protestantism and Roman Catholicism. Culture summary by Heather M. Fellows Barnett, William Kester. An ethnographic description of Sanlei Ts'un, Taiwan, with emphasis on women's roles, overcoming research problems caused by the presence of a great tradition. Ann Arbor, University Microfilms, 1971. 3, 15, 565 l.illus., tables. (University Microfilms Publications, no. 71-2026) Dissertation (Anthropology) Michigan State University, 1970. 7871

44. MapZones.com Culture taiwan, culture, Back to Top. Many ancient Chinese customs and holidaysare still observed in taiwan, including the Dragon Boat Festival http://www.mapzones.com/world/asia/taiwan/cultureindex.php

Country Info Taiwan Introduction Taiwan General Data Taiwan Maps Taiwan Culture ... Taiwan Time and Date Taiwan Culture Back to Top Many ancient Chinese customs and holidays are still observed in Taiwan, including the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Chinese New Year, and the Feast of Lanterns. The birthday celebration of Chinese philosopher Confucius is held annually on September 28. It is known as National Teacher’s Day, and people observe it by performing traditional rituals at temples throughout Taiwan. Most people in big cities also celebrate Christmas, although not as a religious holiday. The people of Taiwan enjoy a rich heritage of traditional Chinese culture and a lively fusion of modern Chinese and Western cultures. The government attempts to preserve and revitalize such traditional arts as painting, calligraphy, ceramics, and music by sponsoring concerts, classes, and competitions. The National Palace Museum in Taipei houses an immense collection of ancient Chinese paintings and books, pottery, porcelain, curios, and sculptures. Elements of traditional popular culture include Chinese opera, Taiwanese opera and puppet theatre, and Chinese and aboriginal folk dances. All major mainland regional cuisines are represented, particularly in Taipei. The arts in Taiwan draw from a diverse heritage, encompassing aboriginal art, folk art, traditional fine arts, and modern art. Chinese calligraphy and traditional painting make up the mainstream of traditional Chinese fine arts. Other art forms include sculpture, ceramics, cloisonné, jade carving, and flower arranging. Performing arts include Chinese opera, Taiwanese opera, and drama. Taiwan’s thriving film industry produces more than 100 movies annually; some receive international acclaim.

45. Traditional Chinese Culture In Taiwan: Chinese Macrame Traditional Chinese culture in taiwan. Example and information about Chinese knotting. http://www.houstoncul.org/culdir/macr/macr.htm

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46. Dynamic Directory - Regional - Asia - Taiwan - Society And Culture network for taiwan's global professionals. taiwan Arts and culture Guide Links of arts, culture and religions http://www.maximumedge.com/cgi/dir/index.cgi/Regional/Asia/Taiwan/Society_and_Cu

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47. Taiwan - Culture in taiwan. The range of wines is unbelievable and this has not only enriched thepleasure of drinking but also has made the winedrinking culture of the http://www.marimari.com/content/taiwan/best_of/culture/culture.html

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48. Taiwan Study Society At ASU The goals of the taiwan Study Society are to promote the history of taiwan; encourage exchange of taiwanese culture and tradition; discuss and debate current taiwan issues; obtain national recognition of all students and to enhance relations with American students as well as international students. http://www.asu.edu/studentprgms/orgs/tss/

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49. Taiwan - Culture Chinese puppetry, on the other hand, is a traditional culture that began as earlyas In taiwan, there is an additional form of puppetry called the glove puppet http://www.marimari.com/content/taiwan/best_of/culture/culture2.html

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50. Delight A Friend Send An E-card, Delight A Friend Send An E-card A catalog of images from taiwan. Features scenery, birds, festivals, culture and paper cutting arts. http://th.gio.gov.tw/ecard/

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51. Office D'Informations Du Gouvernement De La République De Chine Informations sur la politique, l'histoire, la culture et l'©conomie de taiwan. http://www.gio.gov.tw/info/nation/fr/

52. Photographs By Ai Photography from Japan and taiwan showing the culture, architecture, and nature of these countries. Includes photographs of waterfalls and fireworks. http://ai_iida.tripod.com/

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53. Taiwan's Culture And Art taiwan's culture and Art. Diversity makes up taiwan's culture and arts. Modernart, as well as traditional art, aboriginal art, and folk art can be found. http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/taiwan/pro-art.htm

Home About Us Search Back to Taiwan Taiwan's Culture and Art Diversity makes up Taiwan's culture and arts. Modern art, as well as traditional art, aboriginal art, and folk art can be found. The traditional Chinese fine arts are mainly comprised of calligraphy and tradition painting. Flower arranging, sculpture, cloisonne, jade carving and ceramics are other art forms in Taiwan. The film industry in Taiwan thrives and produces over 100 movies each year, some with international acclaim. Other performing arts include drama, Taiwanese and Chinese opera. Suggestions Organization Info Become a Sponsor Privacy Statement

54. Brian Webb Photography :: Stock Images, Fine Art Prints, Travelouges, And Pictur Stock images from taiwan (taiwanese and Chinese lifestyle and culture), Hong Kong, Macau, and Hawaii (Polynesian culture). http://stock.brianwebbphoto.com

55. Forum On Taiwan's Culture NPO FORUM. Forum on taiwan's culture. Last Updated 2002/11/25. Forum on taiwan'sculture Organizer taiwan New Century Foundation. Time December 21, 2002. http://www.tpic.org.tw/EBulletin/showact.asp?EActID=1225

56. Bristol Ch`an Group Formed in July 1989 following a teaching visit by the Venerable Ch'an Master Dr. Shengyen. Master Sheng-yen is Abbot of a monastery in taiwan and Head of the Institutes of Chung Hwa Buddhist culture in taiwan and New York. http://bristol-chan.co.uk/

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58. You're Being REDIRECTED Promotes the recognition of taiwan and introduces the culture to students. http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~taiwan/

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59. Taiwan - Culture taiwan's culture. Sculpting and calligraphy are part of the traditional Chinesearts. The West began influencing taiwan's culture in the 1950's and 60's. http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/pges/kid-pages/islands/taiwan/culture.html

Taiwan's Culture Sculpting and calligraphy are part of the traditional Chinese arts. Painting is another popular form of art in Taiwan. The West began influencing Taiwan's culture in the 1950's and 60's. Western art and literature influenced the work of many Taiwanese writers and artists. Western clothing also became popular. Many ancient holidays and customs of China are still celebrated in Taiwan. Popular festivals include the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the Feast of Lanterns. History Economy Government Plants and Animals ... Home

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