History and culture are the frames that prescribe how we understand what is happening around us. The Ketagalan Project presents in-depth interviews and thoughts on how art, culture, history and politics intertwine through time and space to connect us. Find out about the cosmopolitan modern Taipei downtown in the 1920s, the gay subculture in the 1970s, the future of aboriginal culture and more, below.
為台灣揮拍：看莊吉生將網球與台灣融入生活中
身為台裔美國人的莊吉生，一直以來都想用網球幫助台灣。在台灣待了幾年後，他不僅更能欣賞台灣文化，也更希望能用他的世界排名增加台灣在國際的能見度。
回顧台灣婚姻平權的漫長之路
即使同性婚姻合法化，運動也不會就此停止。唯有繼續發聲，才能使同志被看見、聽見。他相信，若能有更多理性的討論，將會有效幫助同志面對在台灣的反對聲音。
Plastico: Turning Plastic Bags Into Lifestyle Goods
Plastico, whose recycled plastic vessels were selected for the Golden Pin Concept award this year, has already garnered a strong online community with its concept.
Hard Cider & Hardware: How Taiwanese Startup Alchema is Making it in America
When asked what Taiwan looks like in the eyes of Americans, Chang says potential customers have a limited scope of what the country he calls his home entails.
人物專訪：在台灣演藝圈闖蕩的台裔美國小生湯以理
他們在美國常常因為臉孔被界定是亞洲人，但在台灣的第一年他才知道，大家都覺得他就是美國人。但他會漸漸變得不美國、更台灣人嗎？
Podcast: Being Gay in Taiwan
‘My mom saw the picture I posted on Facebook, kissing and holding hands with my boyfriend. She said it was like I was using a knife to tear her heart open.’
May Day Rally, Migrant Workers’ Rights, and Civic Nationalism in Taiwan
The 2017 Migrants May Day Rally in Taiwan was held on Sunday April 30th, one day before the International Labour Day. As early as 10:30am, volunteers and members of the Taiwan International Workers’ Association (TIWA) gathered on Yanping North Road in front of the...
Taiwan’s 70s Gay Subculture and Authoritarian Rule: Crystal Boys
In 2014, we spoke to Pai Hsien-yung, the author of Crystal Boys, a novel about a gay high school student in 1970s Taiwan, the gay subculture, and his father, an old soldier.
Marriage Equality, Innovation, Taiwan and Trump: Conversation with Jennifer Lu and Miao Poya
We talk to Jennifer Lu and Miao Poya, LGBT activists and Social Democratic Party legislator candidates, about Marriage Equality, Innovation, Social Democracy and Trump.
Taiwan’s Long Road to Same Sex Marriage
On the eve of Taiwan’s historic marriage equality court decision, we interview activists to get their thoughts on the road thus far.
Swing for Taiwan: Pro Tennis Player Jason Jung
While the media and tennis fans were wondering whether the future of Taiwan’s tennis would end once Lu retires, Jason Jung (莊吉生) was quietly making waves as he steadily climbed up the ranking.
Taiwanese, American, Actor, in Taiwan: Daniel Tang
Tang is a part of the growing phenomenon of Asian Americans returning to Asia to pursue entertainment. Like many of these young Asian Americans, he’s weary of Hollywood’s overall lack of opportunity and advancement for Asian faces.
How One Startup is Redefining Knowledge Exchange in Taiwan
Hahow is an education platform in Taiwan harnessing the power of crowd-funded, high quality video content. t all began with a frustration over the stagnant flow of knowledge and skills.
What is Brand Taiwan?: Conversation with Audrey Tang (Part 2)
Ketagalan Media talks to Taiwan’s Digital Minister Audrey Tang about what is “Taiwan,” and how she would design a new constitution for Taiwan.
Convenience Store as News Media: Conversation with Audrey Tang (Part 1)
Ketagalan Media talks to Taiwan’s Digital Minister Audrey Tang about working as a government official, and the future of news media.
Tribal Tourism Without Apologies
Visiting tribal areas can be mutually beneficial cultural exchanges. However, often times they can seem like staged exercises.
Trump, Taiwan, and American Liberals
Even though Trump is a problematic president-elect…supporting a small democratic country is something I think all Americans can get behind.
公民、設計與民主：深化公民參與
台北也在今年舉辦國際設計政策論壇，為了讓設計師提供有助政策制定的意見，讓城市更好、也讓居民享受更好的生活品質。
Pi Square: A Taiwan Startup Revolutionizing Animation Production
Pi Square is a Taiwan based startup that has built an animation platform to make animation production more real-time and collaborative. We speak to them about their technology and future plans.
Citizens, Design, Democracy: Deepening Civil Participation
A summit conference was held last week from October 15 to 16 for Taipei to dig into how design and designers can contribute to public policy that affects the city and its residents.
台東小鎮，道地義大利麵
我坐在 Giovanni 與 Coco Filippini 的廚房、汗流浹背，但當我看到他們拿著一瓶冰涼的聖沛黎洛 (San Pellegrino) 氣泡水出來時，我就知道頂著酷熱、跋山涉水來到這間隱密的義大利餐廳是值得的。
五家台北咖啡廳嚐鮮去
以下介紹五家精心挑選新開幕與口碑不錯的餐廳，讓我們開始咖啡廳之旅吧！
New Power Party Half a Year In: Interview with Huang Kuo-chang
Ketagalan Media interviewed New Power Party chairman and legislator Huang Kuo-chang (黃國昌) during his September 9, 2016 visit to Princeton University to speak about transitional justice.
Dark Charybdis: New Concept Album and Aspirations
Darice Chang interviews local Deathcore band Dark Charybdis about their first upcoming album.
Legitimate Pasta, Middle of Nowhere, Taiwan
But in South Donghe, home to some hundred residents, really the middle of nowhere, a trattoria joins a small number of eateries that dare to rebel against Taiwan’s local palate.
Around Taipei Cafés in 180 Words
With the café/diner concept in mind, here’s an assortment of new establishments and old favorites to try out in Taipei.
純素烘焙義賣在台北紮根
去年這個活動在台北獲得意料之外的成功，有超過 700 人來到活動現場狹窄的店面，所有的商品在兩小時內銷售一空。是故，今年主辦單位擴大了活動的規模。
Vegan Bake Sale in Taipei Grows Community
Vegan Affair’s motivation behind hosting the bake sale lies in raising public awareness about vegan food and building a stronger vegan community.
臺灣新純素運動
新純素主義強調世俗淡化宗教成分，著重於動物權、健康、和平以及環境主義，也具有相當不同的面貌和語言。
The New Vegan Movement in Taiwan
New veganism, like the new vegetarianism that came before it, is secular, focused more on animal rights, health, peace, and environmentalism. It also has a very different look and language.
發現台灣離島之美-下
在此系列文下回中要介紹的是位處台灣海峽、目視可見中國的金門與馬祖，以及在台灣另外一側、位處太平洋的綠島。
蔡英文就職典禮—台灣走向國際的紀念派對
兩位熱情的主持人在就職典禮進行即時的中英翻譯，讓國際社會能夠了解台灣的故事，了解台灣是民主的典範，應當一同慶祝與關注，讓台灣不被世界遺忘。
Digital Technologies Utilized for the Common Good
Part of a continuing series, Lighthouse: Dispatches on Taiwanese Democracy, where we explore how democracy has deepened its roots on this island nation. #4. Digital technologies are utilized for the common good Citizens were active on the streets and in polling...
Discovering Taiwan’s Offshore Islands: Part 2
Alongside Japan and Italy, Green Island is home to one of the only three saltwater hot-springs in the world. The Jhaorih Saltwater hot-springs are open all year round with open air pools right on the ocean’s edge – a fantastic spot to enjoy an evening surrounded by the views and sounds of the Pacific.
在史坦尼斯號香港停泊遭拒後，美國錯失一項機會！
然而，為什麼華盛頓方面沒有這麼做呢？原因很簡單，為了維持軍事聯繫。一般來說，無論是不是敵對，保持良好的聯繫關係對軍方都是一件好事。但要順利進行的前提是，兩方國家都必須遵守規則。
發現台灣離島之美-上
在澎湖，你可以看到稀有野生動物、可以看到原始海灘、可以看到古代福建是建築，還有澎湖的象徵雙心石滬，多種願望，一次滿足！
Tsai’s Inauguration is Taiwan’s Coming Out Party
By simultaneously translating all the performances from Chinese into English the larger Taiwan narrative is made accessible to an international audience, and a message that Taiwan is a democratic beacon worth celebrating and defending.
Lighthouse: Dispatches on Taiwanese Democracy
We look back at some exciting elements of Taiwan’s electoral process and highlight how democracy continues to take root and grow in Taiwan.
Discovering Taiwan’s Offshore Islands: Part 1
These idyllic shores are home to rare wildlife, pristine coastline, ancient Fujianese architecture, and Penghu’s iconic heart-shaped fishing weirs.
該站出來為李登輝提名諾貝爾獎
不像南非的曼德拉以及緬甸的翁山蘇姬等二十世紀民主英雄，李登輝雖然為台灣付出許多，卻一直得不到他應有的歷史地位。
出櫃：麥當勞廣告暴紅之背後真實故事
Justin說：「他們發現我跟其他人一樣因為我分手之後也是需要朋友跟家人的支持和關心，這是我們家庭的轉淚點。
與《Taiwan by Design》作者易安妮訪談
澳籍策展人易安妮(Annie Ivanova )因此寫了《Taiwan by Design》這本書，這本書是第一個蒐羅台灣元素、美學設計的專書。
US Misses Chance After USS Stennis denied Hong Kong Access
Why is Washington not responding in kind? Simple: it is overly anxious about maintaining so-called military-to-military (mil-to-mil) contacts.
The Global Taiwanese Community Should Nominate Lee Teng-hui for a Nobel Prize
It’s a tribute to the power of Taiwan’s isolation and obscurity that Lee continues to be denied his rightful place in 20th century history alongside other heroes of democracy such as Nelson Mandela of South Africa and Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar.
Taiwan by Design: An Interview with Annie Ivanova
It is out of the same frustration that led Australian curator Annie Ivanova to create “Taiwan by Design”, the first comprehensive book about the elements and influences shaping a new Asian design aesthetic from the beautiful island called “Taiwan”.
【書評】從帝國廢墟中崛起：從梁啟超到泰戈爾，喚醒亞洲與改變世界
有趣的是，米什拉選擇知識份子，而非政治人物，講述歷史情境。
站在巨人的肩膀上：永別了！ 偉大的研究者與台灣
2016年還沒過半，學術界卻已接二連三傳來壞消息，數名大師接連殞落、震撼全世界，但在我看來明年似乎也不會平順。
民進黨版《兩岸協議監督條例》知多少?
且似乎能建立一套系統性的審查標準與程序，但事實上這套監督機制並沒有達成太陽花成員所有的要求。
[Book Review] From Ruins of Empire: The Revolt against the West and the Remaking of Asia
An interesting part of this book is that Mishra renders intellectuals, rather than politicians, as the protagonists in historical scenarios.
情緒化的台灣民意
台灣遲遲無法決定死刑的立場反映出台灣政治立場的不定，最近發生的慘案使台灣又必須面對難以釐清的老問題：死刑的長短處及建立更全面的心理健康系統，但這些爭論的關鍵點仍是政治取向。