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Cultures of Taiwan 大道之行 天下為公 By Vannessa Liu /04/2011
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About Myself Live in Martinez for five years
I am married Live in Martinez for five years Hobbies: walking, shopping, going to the library, fashion shows, auto shows, or art galleries I came from Taipei, Taiwan
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General Information Taiwan is located in the southeast of Asia
Separated from mainland China by Taiwan Strait It has 36,000 square miles With population 23 million We have four seasons, but a bit humid in the summer Taipei is the largest city and the national capital
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Politics We are a democratic society
Have freedom of speech and freedom of press Direct vote by the people Need to speak dialects (Mandarin, Taiwanese, and Hakka) in order to get the votes “Pressing flesh”--- has become a byword everywhere, politicians have learned the value of touch
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Society and Religion High-density population in the cities
Encouraged to develop private enterprise Emphasize on how to gain wealth and stay health Taiwanese culture is mixed with Chinese culture Religions: Buddhism/Taoism/ Christianity/ Islam
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Education Mandates nine years of schooling
95% of students go on to college and university Honor teachers and respect elders
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Holiday Celebrate three special holidays The lunar New Year in Jan
family and friends gather kids receive red envelopes New Year's Eve fireworks displays and costumes Dragon Boat Festival in May Moon Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival in Aug
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Special notes Major products are rice, fruits, vegetables, electronics, computer software, and sightseeing Living based on farming, manufacturing, exporting, and service jobs Night markets and food stands Street food well-known in Taiwan culture
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We are the world I am in the same boat as my classmates
We have a lot in common; we are learning English and American culture together Learn to respect each other We are in a melting pot “While in Rome, do as the Romans do”---- Now I live here, I am learning from it
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