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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]
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.
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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 ...
The naming customs of Indigenous Taiwanese are distinct from, though influenced by, the majority Han Chinese culture of Taiwan. Prior to contact with Han Chinese, the Indigenous Taiwanese named themselves according to each tribe's tradition. The naming system varies greatly depending on the particular tribes.
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 ...
President Chiang Kai-shek issued instructions to advocate the national culture and revive Chinese music and dances. [23] In 1952, the Chinese National Dance Propagation Committee (later known as the National Dance Association of R.O.C.) was established on the orders of Chiang Ching-kuo , who was the then Director of General Political Department ...