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  2. Culture of Taiwan - Wikipedia

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    This is an example of something the Taiwanese have drawn, on scale, from contemporary Japanese culture. Pachinko is another example. During typhoons, many young Taiwanese will spend the day singing karaoke or playing mahjong. Many people enjoy watching miniseries collectively called Taiwanese drama.

  3. Naming customs of Taiwanese indigenous peoples - Wikipedia

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    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.

  4. Cultural history of Taiwan - Wikipedia

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    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]

  5. Taiwanese superstitions - Wikipedia

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    Taiwanese people are known to exchange gifts amongst one another on many occasions as a sign of respect and good faith. And as such, it is essential for them to understand the taboos and superstitions behind several gift giving traditions so that they do not unintentionally disrespect the other party.

  6. Taiwanese indigenous peoples - Wikipedia

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    Eco-tourism, sewing and selling carvings, jewellery and music have become viable areas of economic opportunity. However, tourism-based commercial development, such as the creation of Taiwan Aboriginal Culture Park, is not a panacea. Although these create new jobs, aborigines are seldom given management positions.

  7. Atayal people - Wikipedia

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    The concept of fire is vital in Atayal culture. The three stones used in the stove should be positioned on two side of the house. Three-stone stove (hka’) is a hallmark of indigenous culture. When we see a stove made of four stones in the mountains, it is not representative of the Atayal tradition.

  8. Dapenkeng culture - Wikipedia

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    The Dapenkeng culture (Chinese: 大坌坑文化; pinyin: Dàbènkēng wénhuà) was an early Neolithic culture that appeared in northern Taiwan between 4000 and 3000 BC and quickly spread around the coast of the island, as well as the Penghu islands to the west.

  9. Bureau of Cultural Heritage - Wikipedia

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    The Bureau of Cultural Heritage (BOCH; Chinese: 文化部文化資產局; pinyin: Wénhuàbù Wénhuà Zīchǎnjú) is a unit of the Taiwanese Ministry of Culture responsible for preserving and restoring historic buildings, sites, communities, relics and cultural landscapes, as well as conserving traditional arts, folk culture and other cultural legacies of Taiwan.