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The culture of Taiwan is a blend of Han Chinese and indigenous Taiwanese cultures. [1] Despite the overwhelming Chinese cultural influence and minority indigenous Taiwanese cultural influence, Japanese culture has significantly influenced Taiwanese culture as well. [2]
The recorded history of Taiwanese culture mainly stemmed from traditional Chinese culture, despite the influences from other foreign powers. Although the culture of modern Taiwan is significantly affected by Japanese and American cultures, the values and traditions of the Taiwanese people are heavily based on Confucianist Han cultures. [2]
Tourism in Taiwan is one of the major industries and contributor to the economy of Taiwan. In 2022, Taiwan received under 900,000 international visitors, down from 11.8 million in 2019. [ 1 ] Tourism affairs are managed by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications of Taiwan .
18 potential World Heritage Sites have been identified in Taiwan by the Taiwan World Heritage Committee, of the Taiwanese Bureau of Cultural Heritage. [1] These have not been listed as actual World Heritage Sites due to the influence of the People's Republic of China, [2] and also because Taiwan is not a member of UNESCO or the United Nations.
Chinese culture in Taiwan (3 C, 3 P) W. Works about Taiwan (3 C) Pages in category "Culture of Taiwan" The following 63 pages are in this category, out of 63 total.
Taiwan is also the most religious region in the Chinese-speaking world, with 93% of people following a mixture of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, 4.5% Christianity, and 2.5% others. [ 1 ] Chinese folk religion in Taiwan is framed by the ritual ministry exerted by the Zhengyi Taoist clergy ( sanju daoshi ), independent orders of fashi (non ...
An elevator in Taiwan that is missing a button for the fourth floor of a building. Within science and technology-related industries in Taiwan, it is believed that placing coconut butter-flavored Kuai Kuai branded snacks in contact with machines will help them run without errors, as the Chinese character 乖; guāi, means obedient. The coconut ...
Lunar New Year serves as both a time for family reunions and a reaffirmation of cultural heritage. It highlights Taiwan’s rich blend of Han Taiwanese customs, indigenous influences, and modern adaptations. [5] Lunar New Year celebrations incorporate a mix of Han Taiwanese traditions and local Taiwanese practices.