Taiwan has always been connected to the the world through its alcoholic beverage culture, freely taking trends from abroad and even more freely transforming them into something uniquely Taiwanese.
Bikes wars, children’s voices, labor problems, and where to watch sunsets in Taipei, in this week’s Taiwan Uniquely.
John Yuyi, an up-and-coming Taiwanese model, photographer and designer based in New York, was handpicked by GUCCI because of her unique work with temporary tattoos that combines ink with social media.
It’s not every day that President Tsai opens a design exhibition, but given the talent in Taiwan, Tsai wants “design to be Taiwan’s national strength.”
They’re not like anyone else. They are FireEX (滅火器), an indie band that has become a symbol for youth empowerment and activism in Taiwan.