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Qingshui Geothermal Park Reflects Taiwan’s Rise in Renewable Energy
Nestled in the mountains of Datong Township, Yilan County, the Qingshui Geothermal Park stands as a remarkable symbol of Taiwan’s growing commitment to sustainable energy and environmental innovation. Combining elements of science, ecology,…
The Voice of the Steppe Lives On in Kyrgyz Craftsmanship
Kyrgyz craftsman Sadyrbek Sagynbayev has been crafting the traditional instrument komuz from the trees of the steppe for 15 years. The komuz, one of the national symbols of the Kyrgyz people, is believed to date back to the Göktürk era.…
Bitan the Riverside Spot Everyone Visits in New Taipei City
Located at the southern edge of Taipei’s metropolitan area, Bitan, which means “Green Lake” in Chinese, is one of the most beloved recreational spots in New Taipei City’s Xindian District. With its tranquil riverside views, iconic…
Rewri: The Sweet Winter Craft of Punjab, Pakistan
From Gujranwala to Multan, in the center of Punjab, Pakistan, there is a sweetness that has spread throughout the world. Made from sugar, jaggery, and sesame seeds, rewri is a traditional dry sweet that tells a tale of trade, community, and…
Bangkok’s Soul Shines in Its Streets and Waterways
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a city that never sleeps. It pulses with energy, color, and contrast, where ancient temples rise beside modern skyscrapers and street food vendors share space with luxury malls. Known locally as Krung…
Pakistan’s White Palace of Swat Still Echoes with the Past
Swat wakes beneath a curtain of morning mist, Mingora's rooftops, orchards, and the road that winds to Marghazar. On this ridge sits the White Palace (Sufaid Mahal), started in 1940 and finished in 1941 for the Wali of Swat as a summer…
Kyrgyz Artisans Keep Felt Culture Alive
A Living Tradition of the Steppe
Artisans in Kyrgyzstan keep felt culture alive by using felt in traditional yurt construction, rugs, clothing, and decorative items.Felt culture, which has been an integral part of both daily life and the…
The Guangfu Flood in Taiwan and the Spirit of Taiwanese Solidarity
In recent years, Taiwan has faced numerous natural disasters brought about by typhoons, torrential rains, and the effects of climate change. Among these, the Guangfu flood in Hualien County stands out as a stark reminder of both nature’s…
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp: A Site of Suffering, Resistance, and Remembrance
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp stands as one of the most significant and haunting reminders of the atrocities committed during the Nazi regime in Germany. Located in Oranienburg, just north of Berlin, it served as a model and…
Muslim Family Cares for Raj-Era Church in Pakistan for Generations
As early sunlight touches the Murree Galiyat ridge and the mist thins along the pines, a thin spire appears at Kashmir Point. Just a few turns ahead, in Nathia Gali, a small cedar-wood chapel comes into view: St. Matthew’s Church. Its…