#taiwan artist city life

[beyourselfchulanmaria]

I had my dinner still love noodles lol (How much about this meal? 190 TWD. at Sogo/B3 good price. cool ✔)😉 and then do take a night walking around where I live the studio. I worried to get fat if I ate be right back to sit on my craft-desk XD hahaha 🤸 Lan~*

#chu lan #朱蘭皮藝 #fine craft artist #leather art artist #daily same life lol #am i boring? #taiwan artist city life #no! i don't feel boring in my life even in a second #too many little things very interesting #the most important I made life by my hands. yeah~*

[gunsatthaphan]

~ Monthly BL Breakdown: January 2024 ~ 

✨ Happy February!!! 🎭

Disclaimer: ALL shows can be streamed here or here, as well as on Youtube and other platforms. For more info on where to watch what, check out this post! 

New breakdowns are coming at the end of every month - feel free to add stuff! -> previous breakdowns

What came out this month? (green = seen/currently watching)

🌟 BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita: Crank In Hen - January 2nd (Japan) 

🌟 Ossan's Love Returns - January 5th (Japan) 

🌟 Refund Love - January 7th (Thailand) 

🌟 Time The Series - January 9th (Thailand) 

🌟 Intern in My Heart (BL side couple) - January 10th (Thailand) 

🌟 Sukiyanen Kedo Do Yaro ka (Although I Love You, and You) - January 11th (Japan) 

🌟 Beside You (mini series) - January 11th (Thailand) 

🌟 I Wish You Love - January 21st (Thailand) 

🌟 Happy Ending - January 23rd (South Korea)

🌟 Love for Love's Sake - January 24th (South Korea)

Monthly likes/dislikes

👎🏻 I've been catching up on some KBLs from last year this month and sadly most of them were very disappointing. I put a few on my watchlist that generally had good reviews but yeah let's just say I'm glad I didn't miss anything in the last 2 years lol. The only one I liked was Love Mate, the rest was pretty much pointless. Hopefully the upcoming ones will be better 🤞🏻

New series & movie announcements

🎥 Beating Again (dance-themed, starring Kaownah K., Earth K. and others) - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Unknown - Date TBA (Taiwan)

🎥 The Book Store - Date TBA (South Korea)

🎥 Term Begins - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Mafia Prince and the Bookworm - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Black Forest - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Go Alone With Me - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 Can I Love You? - Date TBA (Thailand)

🎥 The Shining Star - Date TBA (Vietnam)

🎥 At My Fingertips (Unintentional Love Story spinoff) - Coming May 2024 (South Korea)

🎥 Connecting To You - Date TBA (Taiwan)

🎥 The Star (movie) - Coming March 2024 (Thailand)

🎥 What's the Nong? - Date TBA (Thailand)

Other news from the BL world

❗️ Actors Mike Chinnarat, Fluke Pusit, White Nawat, Pluem Purim and Lee Thanat have left GMMTV.

❗️ After Korean actor Choo Youngwoo won an award for "Best Rookie Actor" at the recent KBS Drama Awards, he came under fire for not mentioning his participation in the BL You Make Me Dance which launched his career and earned him the award.

❗️ Actors Jin Hoeun (All Of Us are Dead), Kwon Hyuk (The New Employee), Byun Junseo (Perfect Marriage Revenge) and Nam Yoonsu (Extracurricular) have been confirmed to star in the upcoming BL Love In The Big City, which portrays the life and love of an HIV-positive gay writer.

❗️ ZeeNunew and GeminiFourth won an award respectively for "Best Thai Artists" at this year's Seoul Music Awards.

❗️ The Chinese BL Stay with Me is getting an audiobook. The series furthermore recently confirmed its second season, further details are unknown.

❗️ Over a year after its initial premiere, the Thai BL To Sir, With Love won "Popular Foreign Drama” at this years's Vietnam Face Of The Year Awards.

❗️ The Thai BL Playboyy will no longer air on youtube after the suspension of the channel due to explicit sexual content. The show will continue to exclusively air on Gagaoolala, as well as RakutenTV.

❗️ Actors EarthMix had a cameo appearance in Ossan's Love Returns; they will star in the Thai adaption of the same name later this year. Details about the production are still unknown.

❗️ MileApo (KinnPorsche) were announced to star in the upcoming series Shine. The show is an extension/spinoff of Man Suang and focuses on Khem and Chatra's story in more detail.

Upcoming series & movies for February

👉🏻 Anti Reset - February 2nd (Taiwan)

👉🏻 Perfect Proposal - February 2nd (Japan)

👉🏻 City of Stars - February 2nd (Thailand)

👉🏻 Love Syndrome: The Beginning - February 8th (Thailand)

👉🏻 Baka Pwede pa? - February 9th (Philippines)

👉🏻 1000 Years Old - February 14th (Thailand)

👉🏻 My Strawberry Film - February 16th (Japan)

👉🏻 A Secret Love - February 17th (Thailand)

👉🏻 Unknown - February 24th (Taiwan)

👉🏻 Wedding Impossible - February 26th (South Korea)

👉🏻 Kiseki Chapter 1 & Chapter 2 - February TBA (Thailand)

#doreens monthly bl breakdown #thai bl #bl drama #upcoming bl #update #bl news #im so upset about everyone leaving gmm like wtf #idc that they added a bunch of new ones i want the old ones back #i have separation anxiety djkhkdfj 😭 #how dare you change old patterns #bold of u to assume i have no mental illnesses lmao

[becauseimanicequeen]

WHAT I’M CURRENTLY WATCHING

ONGOING:

TO BE CONTINUED (Thailand): I’m having the time of my life with this one due to the main characters’ lack of communication, fear of fessing up to their feelings toward each other, the drama of the past, and Poppy (I always love Poppy!).

LOVE IS BETTER THE SECOND TIME AROUND (Japan): I love mature QLs (mature as in adult characters that are complex, flawed, and feel real, and that deal with real-life problems). This is no exception. I also love stories with the possibility of getting a second chance (because everyone makes mistakes).

1000 YEARS OLD (Thailand): This one is way too cute for me (I have a hard time vibing with too much cuteness). You would think this is a series about vampires and aliens, but it’s actually about soup and umbrellas. The only reason I’m still watching this is because of said umbrellas. The umbrellas got me hooked! (Welcome to the real struggles of a visual artist.)

CLOSE FRIEND SEASON 3: SOJU BOMB! (Thailand): There are too few episodes for me to say something substantial about this one. The neon lights in the first episode got me good, though (and I’m a slut for neon lights). Also, I love drunken shenanigans (in fiction, btw) and it’s delivering on that front.

TWO WORLDS (Thailand): This is another series with too few episodes for me to say something substantial. I like the vibe so far, though. Also, I always have a sweet spot for artists so Khram has a special place in my heart.

DEEP NIGHT (Thailand): I love the club setting (again, neon lights are my thing) and the chemistry between the characters (especially between Seiji and Pan). There’s also the possibility of a poly relationship (which I and so many others are hoping for).

(I hope I don’t get as clowned about this poly relationship as I got clowned about Non showing up alive in DFF.) (Either way, I’m staying in this clown car because I need poly! Hope is said to be the last thing leaving a person...)

CITY OF STARS (Thailand): This is really sweet. The characters are sincere and have great communication skills. Fueang and Krom maturely solve every issue that shows up. It’s nice to see a great relationship like this for a change (even though I do love watching miscommunicating characters as well).

ANTI RESET (Taiwan): I’ve recently started watching this and easily got into it since I could binge several episodes. It has an interesting story (falling in love with a robot that seems very real and human). The chemistry between the main characters is great and the visuals are gorgeous (Yi Ping’s house is beautiful, even though the front door never seems to be properly closed, like, ever).

A SECRETLY LOVE (Thailand): Right now, the only reasons I’m watching this is because of Kimmon (the actor who plays Pluem), Kut (who plays Khonprot, since I haven’t moved on from his role as Din in Chains of Heart), the sapphic side-couple (even though it’s a fake relationship right now) with rhyming names (Soi and Froi), and the neon lights. Mostly because of the neon lights! (I’m such a slut for neon lights!)

UNKNOWN (Taiwan): When I say that I’m obsessed with this series, it’s because I am. These characters live in my mind rent-free 24/7. The chemistry, the palpable yearning, the dialogue, the emotions expressed through the acting when there is no dialogue, etc., etc., etc. It’s just soooo great.

(Unknown does cover a topic that’s generally seen as taboo (“adoptive” brothers falling in love), so, be aware of that. I don’t have any issues watching series with taboo topics because there’s very little stuff I get uncomfortable with when it comes to fiction. So, I’m in love with this series with my whole stone-cold heart.)

#what I'm currently watching #currently watching #to be continued the series #love is better the second time around #1000 years old #close friend season 3 soju bomb #two worlds #two worlds the series #deep night the series #city of stars #anti reset #a secretly love #unknown #unknown the series #thai ql #thai bl #japanese ql #japanese bl #taiwanese ql #taiwanese bl #my shit

[mybeingthere]

Yamaguchi Gen (山口源) was born in Fuji City (Shizuoka Prefecture). He spent his youth in Tokyo, and thought for a time about becoming a writer, but after his family moved to Taiwan in 1914 (where they had prosperous beer and sake breweries), he had a chance encounter with Fujimori Shizuo (藤森静雄 1891–1943), an oil painter, sôsaku hanga artist, and friend of Onchi Kôshirô. Yamaguchi assisted Fujimori in collecting butterflies, while Fujimori introduced Yamaguchi to printmaking. Back in Japan, in 1932, Yamaguchi fell in with an anti-materialist group called Itto-en, which led him to renounce (for a time) financial support from his family and live an ascetic life. He survived with menial jobs, going house to house and offering to do chores. Serendipitously, he came to Onchi's home. As the Second World War approached, Yamaguchi spent time as an itinerant painter. He was a Christian (a legacy of childhood Sunday school taught by a missionary) and political liberal (though not a Communist), and was very much opposed to the militarism taking over Japan. For a few years, around 1935–37, he disappeared from the art scene, and may have been an activist in the anti-militarist underground.

Continue reading https://www.viewingjapaneseprints.net/.../yamaguchi_gen.html

Images are from [The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL] (Source- artic.edu).

[absolutebl]

Reveal your watch, rewatch & excited about BL list

@iankuea thanks for the taggage 

CURRENTLY WATCHING:

 Minato Shouji Coin Laundry (Japan) - Shin is my PRECIOUS baby stalker seme edgey honeychild and Minato is going to break that desperate 17 year old need open like a balut egg. I just hope we get at least some kisses before THE PAIN. 

Triage (Thailand) - OMG SO GOOD, the tension, the twists, the flips, the acting the CAN THEY END IT HAPPY???? 

Love Mechanics (Thailand) - messy cheating chaos queers of epic stupid but SO WELL ACTED - can’t stop the YinWar 

KinnPorsche (Thailand) - I like 1/5 of it more than I should and the rest of it less than I ought 

Unforgotten Night (Thailand) - for a kinky BDSM there is not enough kink, B, D, S, or M sadly, still it marks the return of the trash watch! 

Senpai, Danjite Koidewa! (Japan) - my least favorite dynamic but watchable 

Love in Spring (Korea) - rumors of no kiss/bromance abound, it’s dumb, I love the psycho character... of course I do... I AM the psycho character

Check Out (Thailand) - messy cheating chaos queers of epic stupid

Star and Sky: Sky in Your Heart (Thailand) - yawn fest 

My Secret Love (Thailand) - it’s absolutely terrible

Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai (Japan) - I magically got ahold of it but haven’t had the courage to watch it yet 

Not BL... 

Alchemy of Souls - it’s CW level Kdrama historical craptastic and I have been waiting for this all my life. 

Love the Way You Are (China) - NOONA ROMANCE! basically China doing a remake of Something In The Rain only sappier, softer, and probubly with a better ending 

REWATCHING:

DNA Says Love You (Taiwan) 

Love Class (Korea) 

My Esports Genius Brother (China) 

Long Time No See (Korea) 

Old Fashioned Cupcake (Japan) 

LOOKING FORWARD TO THAILAND:

609 Bedtime Story - OhmFluke but not sad, I hope. 

Bed Friend - I’ve wanted James to get his own BL since Oxygen 

Between Us - of course

Chains of Heart - new premise, intriguing 

City of Stars AKA Fueangnakorn - An actor falls in love with a programmer and the narrative intends to “explore the ramifications of being public figure in the social network era who must endure critics, bullying, and defamation.”

Coffee Melody - Pavel MY LOVE 

The Eclipse - First + Khaotung at a sinister boarding school, haze the one you love, good boy/bad boy, suspense & horror elements, self acceptance themes, a curse, enemies to lovers

Fahlanruk The Series - one night stand, friends with benefits, pining seme, high heat

I Feel You Linger in the Air - from the producers of Lovely Writer. This is a time travel historical romance. FROM THAILAND!  H I S T O R I C A L ! ! ! 

My School President - It’s Love Sick meets the whipping boy trope. How exciting. Yes, I know, we’ve seen it all before. But this is me. I never met a high school set BL I didn’t want to grant a fair shake (even one that centers around singing). And I love me some whipping boy. 

Never Let Me Go - PondPhuwin in a decent show? Sign me up: mafia, attack dog (whipping boy + bodyguard), love triangle, obsession, suspense

Vise Versa - proud member of Jimmy nation here and this is alt reality, bodyswap, soulmates. Soem trope I love, some I don’t 

FROM KOREA 

Eul's Love - Reunion romance office set.

The Circumstances of Pungdeok Villa Room 304 - Same pair as Kissable lips - Korea’s first example of this kind of casting. Rich kid lay about meets poor nerd, cohabitation. 

Heesu in Class 2 - high school shy unpopular boy with a secret crush on best friend. 

Comfort the Boy adaptation of Dongmul's manwha webtoon A Shoulder to Cry On. Teasing confident gay, fake dating, rich/poor, school setting, homophobia/gossip puts scholarship in jeopardy. Stars idols Jaehan & Yechan BOTH from Kpop group OMEGA X, 12 eps. MADNESS. 

The Director Who Buys Me Dinner 

Love Tractor asame production house as Semantic Error, stressed-out law student meets hunky young farmer. This is a very underused romance trope in BL.

Oh My Assistant - sexy one for Korea about an artist who draws adult webtoons and spends most of his time horny because of it, who hires an assistant that turns out to be his biggest fan. We’re gone see how Korea handles thirst.

PT is Love - friends of 10 years who’ve been hiding feelings for each other enter the same university. Plus MURDER.

Love is like a Cat: A new star, called the Cat Prince for his cold arrogance, goes up against a charismatic puppyish director. Korean Thai colab project will feature Mew Suppasit. 

Space Bakery: A spaceship crash-lands into and destroys a small bakery shop. Of course this means the alien and the baker end up living together. At the same time, other aliens-in-hiding all around the city start hunting for them.

FROM TAIWAN

I Secretly Fell in Love with Student Council President (let the dumb titles continue) - director of H2: Crossing the Line; Love Is Science with possible alternate title: About Youth. 2 high school boys with different backgrounds, personalities, and values compete for student president, but have more attraction than animosity.

My Tooth Your Love (from Result Entertainment - We Best Love peeps) with script by Lin Pei who loves VERY traditional yaoi tropes, she’s the writer of mush HIStory stuff. 

FROM JAPAN

Bokura no Shokutaku AKA Our Dining Table - I LOVED THIS MANGA. Lonely salaryman (talented cook) gets accidentally adopted by a college kid and his baby brother. They build a family together. This is a sweetly gentle and cozy manga and it will make a GREAT live action piece. 

Kabesaa Doujin Sakka no Neko Yashiki-kun wa Shounin Yokkyuu wo Kojirasete iru - starring Matsuoka Koudai (I know him from Five) and Nakao Masaki (Kakafukaka, Bow Then Kiss - he’s a BIG DEAL ya’ll) slated to be released in October. 

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#tag game #reveal your watch and rewatch list #thai bl #kdrama #kbl #k-dramas #kBLs #watchlist #currently watching #korean bl #k-bl #japanese bl #japan drama #jdrama #jbl #Old Fashioned Cupcake #adapted froma manga #live action yaoi #strongberry #Long Time No See #My Esports Genius Brother #chinese bromance #chinese BL #Cdrama #Love Class #DNA Says Love You #taiwanese bl #Love the Way You Are #noona romance #Something In The Rain

[woainiaini]

Name: Mo Zhao (趙魔)

Ethnicity: Hakka Chinese

Species: Vampire

Birthday: 04.10.1756

Physical age: 34

Height: 163cm

Sexuality: Gay

backstory summary

now an urban city life lover and tattoo artist, Mo grew up as the oldest son of a fisher family in present-day shenzhen

had to help out and take responsibility from a young age, got married at 19 and had 3 children

at age 28 he got caught having sex with another man and subsequently fled his village to avoid punishment, ultimately got involved in anti qing dynasty rebellions in taiwan where his organisational skills caught the eye of the local coven which turned him some time later

worked for them for a while before getting bored and tired of being told what to do, started a rebellion within the coven & killed his masters, had to flee taiwan

went to live in japan for a while after getting bored of fighting (mainly in the opium wars, thought it was fun at first + made some bank) and started taking an interest in tattoo art

now settled down a bit compared to the wild life he led before, not loyal to anyone but more reliable as a potential ally; main residence back in shenzhen with second residence in bolivia

random trivia

most of his body is tattooed, always has his fangs out for The Aesthetic because when you work in the body mod community that's still regular human passing

loves to cook even though he doesn't have to eat anymore

very fun oriented, does whatever he wants whenever he wants; can be very charming but also loves being the center of attention and aggravating others on purpose

enjoys the urban luxury lifestyle, city view apartments, fast cars, high fashion, expensive alcohol, loud shows etc.

his best friend is guang and he's constantly hanging out at his house, much to hsin-yis dismay

liqin is his eldest daughter but neither of them know it (yet)

only learned to write and read while in japan so even though hakka is his native language he was literate in japanese first. also left handed

he is not very emotionally available and doesn't like talking about himself or his life on a deeper level

almost exclusive top, if he bottoms for someone it means he caught feelings and will start avoiding them very soon to not feel dependent on anybody 🤡

pinterest board

website

#hes a bettered bastard and I love him #mo #mine #oc moodboard #ok once i post this shit i can NOT edit anymore..fighting for my life adjusting the pics and text rn jesus tumblr get it together #also literally don know how to do these it miht be lame lol sorry.. mostly doing it to document the basics :p #i should also come up with tags for the other verses tbh ..its p obvious with the vampires but other characters itll just be messy . ough #also YES we made a whole ass website including most of the vamps ok. and yes vixx are on there for some reason dont ask #vamps

[thistransient]

I am pretty sure I am going to stop taking class next semester. On one hand, after one year of studying and 6 months of having a student ARC, I could get a part-time work permit and national health insurance. On the other hand, class steadily wears down my mental health every semester until break, and I am almost certain trying to work on top of that would be disastrous. I thought about trying to go directly into working, but (as far as I know, anyone is welcome to prove me wrong) it’s impossible to convert a student ARC into a work ARC, so either way I need to leave the country and reenter. Covid definitely inflicted some mental trauma, so I can’t shake the fear that I’ll be barred entry back in for whatever reason, forcing my friend to clean out my apartment and ship everything to me in whatever country I inevitably take refuge in...

He just flew back from Vietnam today though and assured me Taoyuan Int’l Airport is back to pre-covid functionality. Having a gander at Skyscanner, I saw that the airline “Fly Gangwon” goes between Taipei and Yangyang International Airport (never heard of it, evidently somewhere near Seoraksan) which tempted me briefly until I looked up the company and promptly lost confidence that they’d still be in business by the end of March. I had entertained thoughts of going to Tokyo but flights are still too expensive. I’ve been to most cities/countries within affordable range of Taipei, so either I pony up for something new, or pick somewhere I liked enough to repeat. I fondly remember Okinawa having neither feral dogs nor rampaging scooters on the sidewalk, but it’s still not the cheapest option, and I don’t even know how my school is organising this last month of class (another new teacher? and god only knows who’s taking break when), so I’ve been waffling and having the usual big-life-change depression that always manifests around this time.

I’ve been reading Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents and it’s...well, it’s something, and I’m both a) not looking forward to my dad wanting to visit me this spring, and b) realising my whole relationship with my Chinese tutor was another bid for emotional intimacy with someone who was never capable of reciprocating the way I wanted, and I’m not sure how to extricate myself from this (class, our extracurricular artistic collaboration, my general mental entanglement, idk). I would like to make more IRL friends in Taipei, especially in my immediate area, but I’m not sure exactly how, when social engagement wears me out, and, ironically, I feel isolated because I speak tolerable Mandarin but I don’t look at all like someone who speaks tolerable Mandarin. Most of my friend-making in the past has relied on someone more extroverted adopting me and dragging me along, and I feel my odds of this have gone way down. I miss, in a way, my days of hostel work-stay where there was a constant influx of potential friends, and they all came directly to my door! Now I have to actively leave my room and go outside to a social venue and talk to strangers? However, this is not a lament with no plan for action, I’m really hoping if I hang out in Taipei while not taking class I’ll have the energy to go to more events, and sooner or later SOMETHING will happen. (I went to a “rope jam” the other week, I don’t know what I expected exactly but I am willing to go again.)

I had a moment yesterday in which I asked myself exactly what I’m hanging around in Taiwan for now anyways. I’ve basically burnt myself out with classes, I’m faced with the prospect of getting a job I’m not thrilled about just to stay in a place where honestly I’m kinda lonely and touch-starved. It was a safe space to hang out while I worked on transitioning, processing some of my never-ending queue of issues to be processed, and immersing myself in a special interest, but now what, huh? Don’t get me wrong, Taipei is a city where I find a lot of joy in everyday little things, and that definitely makes it easier to keep going alone. At the same time, I had a significantly better social network and support back in 2017, and I’m missing that connection. I’ve read that part of contentment is finding fulfillment in what one does, and I’m also at the point in advanced language study where the returns are very mild and subtle relative to effort expended. (I hadn’t considered that as a factor til I wrote it out, but it tracks.) So the next step is to look for work, and see how that changes things. Well, once I pick somewhere to fly to in April, anyways. 

#we had a class field trip to Xingtian Temple on friday to try some divination techniques #the gods told me not to marry any of my friends #i suspect they're right #they also said i should work on looking for someone i could marry for love and idk about thaaaat one -_- #we went to the 月下老人 temple after but my heart was not in it

[romanceyourdemons]

rounding out hou hsiao-hsien’s portrayal of taiwan’s twentieth century alongside a city of sadness (1989) and good men, good women (1995), the puppetmaster (1993) takes on the intersection of personal identity, national history, and art just like good men, good women (1995); the difference is that, whereas the latter film presents the blurred line between personal identity and national history as mediated by art, this film presents the blurred line between national history and art as mediated by personal identity. the personal identity and narrative in question is that of li tian-lu, the most celebrated master of taiwanese glove puppetry. interviews with li form one of the three threads that seamlessly weave together in this nonlinear film, the other two being dramatized vignettes from li’s life and scenes from puppet shows and operas he performed. the piece of taiwan’s national history that this film takes on is 1895-1945–japan’s occupation of taiwan. the film works most closely with the narratives of japan that were created in this period by japan and by collaborators, although it is worth noting that subsequent backlash against collaborators, a phenomenon key to films like farewell my concubine (1993) and the last emperor (1987), is not handled at all in this film. indeed, the utter lack of judgement passed by the affectively unbiased and documentary film—a lack of judgement not just for li’s collaboration but also for his infidelity and unfiliality—is key to the way the film treats art and is carefully buttressed by the interviews with li and with the long-take-static-shot style hou hsiao-hsien prefers, which enhances the “raw” documentary affect. if the film did not so carefully position itself as a non-narrative, its portrayal of how intertwined national (and here japanese) narrative-making is with art would have have awkward implications for the film itself. throughout the film opera and puppet shows are used as tools by the dominant power to forward their projects; this is seen most obviously in li being economically compelled to perform japanese plays and japanese propaganda, but it is also present in japanese officers compensating the li family with opera tickets for cutting their queues at the beginning of the film, and with the people of bingang street asserting at the film’s end that li’s puppet performances were the cause of the gods answering their prayers and driving the japanese out of taiwan. this film has no time for high-minded artistic idealism. art is and will be a tool of the hegemonic power to establish what narratives it prefers, the film asserts. it is only by tying itself so strongly to the real-life narrative of a real-life person present in the film that the puppetmaster (1993) avoids turning this question inward on itself

#i think im getting better at watching hou hsiao-hsien #this was a really interesting one #ryddles

[biglisbonnews]

Asian and Asian American Artists on Celebrating Lunar New Year Lunar New Year is the single most important date on the calendar for billions of people in East and Southeast Asia, including China, Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam and Singapore. Observed this year on January 22, it marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring, with families journeying to their hometowns for weeks of festivities. With over 18 million Americans of Asian descent, the holiday — called Chūnjié in Mandarin, Seollal in Korean and Tết in Vietnamese — is celebrated in the United States as well as globally. And though it’s not officially observed in most Western countries, many in the Asian diaspora keep their heritage alive through traditional foods and rituals. Often, it’s the only tangible connection to culture we have in terms of a true celebration.As we prepare to ring in the Year of the Rabbit (or of the Cat, if you’re Vietnamese), PAPER caught up with some of our favorite Asian artists and creators from around the world to hear what the holiday means to them — and how they plan to celebrate. Lexie Liu, singerGrowing up in China, Chinese New Year is THE New Year for families to get together and celebrate with gourmet food, beautiful blessings and red packets. Ever since my parents divorced, I haven’t found a good way to attend both of their family dinners in New Year because they are in different cities, but this year we are all celebrating in the same city so I can finally be there for both of the families.The foods I loved are Fried Stinky Tofu with lots of spicy radish from Changsha Hunan. I need it in my holiday life. For the Year of the Rabbit, I wish I can eat more vegetables than a rabbit. (I probably do already.) Also, I wanna be as energetic as one, too.Related | Lexie Liu's Got Tricks and Tracks You Need to HearRuoyi Jiang, founder of Chop Suey ClubLunar New Year has always been about family time, relatives getting together and gossip. It means a BIG dinner together, endless amounts of food, giving and receiving red envelopes, watching a national TV program while poking fun at it, and enjoying the fireworks.The past many years I haven't been able to go back home for LNY, so this holiday for me is about celebrating with our chosen family. We are throwing a big party on Jan 21st (LNY Eve)! I do this type of parties because many people like me cannot be home to celebrate with their families. This time we wanna bring street food like skewers into the mix with soup dumplings. My favorite food for the season is 糖葫芦 tanghulu (candid hawthorn stick), it's not a LNY food per se but it's a Beijing winter specialty. My family is very small (just me and my mom), so we normally go to someone else's house for this holiday. My favorite memory is getting dressed with my mom, she would criticize my fashion while trying to have color-coordinated outfits with me. My wish for this year is that China can return to normalcy soon, so my mom and I can resume our annual trip together. I haven't seen her for three years now.​Twaydabae​, chef and influencerLunar New Year has always been about spending time with family & celebrating traditions to me. It's a time to reflect, wish each other well and set intentions for the future. I plan to celebrate with my family: It's going to be a big get-together this year and I'm really looking forward to having my mom's thit kho and my Stepdad's pho.My favorite memory of Lunar New Year in my home would have to be the games that are played, especially the dice game aka the Bau Cua Ca dice game. And my wish for this year is to welcome more peace into my life and to practice mindfulness in everything I do.Related | Twaydabae Is Viet Girl MagicEden, producerGrowing up in Ireland, Lunar New Year always felt like a nice family ritual — there was never much notice of it in the world outside. My biggest memory is of red envelopes. My granny would give them out to us on New Year’s and it always made it feel like a special time. I actually keep them in my house now and use them sometimes when gifting things to my friends. This year, I will be on tour somewhere in Texas doing my best to find some dim sum. Kim Nguyen, founder of Nguyen IncSometimes I go back home to Houston to celebrate with my immediate family but this year I’m staying in NY and planning on cooking with my friend SK Lyons at their home. Both of us have never cooked pho before so we are going to attempt my mom's recipe. I love literally everything my mom cooks. She is hands-down the best chef I know! Memories that immediately come to mind from when I was younger are playing bầu cua tôm cá with my uncles and cousins (because I was very lucky and always won a lot of money), cleaning every inch of our house before the festivities and playing hide and seek with all my cousins with back-to-back episodes of Paris by Night blaring from the TV in the living room. I read somewhere that this year's water rabbit (or cat) is supposed to be the year of hope, so I'd like to keep that in mind throughout the year.Related | Nguyen Inc Is Making Runway Fashion Statements From Upcycled TeesThuy, singer​Lunar New Year means family and tradition to me. It means being able to ring in a new year with the people who mean the most and enjoy traditions that have been passed down for decades together. I plan to celebrate by being surrounded by close and extended family. I want to be in conversation with family about our past and future plans while enjoying all the delicacies and treats! I especially love bánh tét! My favorite memory is staying up until midnight to light the fireworks! It was so much fun and we didn’t have to clean up the mess. We would leave the red residue all on our front porch for weeks. The only thing that scared me was how loud they were as a kid! My wish is to live peacefully and wholeheartedly. I want to continue doing what I love and enjoy every moment of it.Related | Thuy Is in Her BagAlex Porat, singerI’m going to spend most of my Lunar New Year days with my family. We’re going to eat a lot of food, especially Tang Yuan, which is my favorite dessert on this earth. I’ll probably also do a lot of cleaning and potentially rearranging of furniture so that I can have a new perspective in my living space as I turn into a new year. This might be pretty silly, but in general, I like moving furniture around way too much. My favorite memory is from whenever I was in Asia as a kid celebrating. Every time I was there around Lunar New Year I would see all my relatives and it was always such a big celebration. Now, living and growing up in North America, it’s such a different experience but I still have such a great community here of friends and family that celebrate. So there are a lot more memories yet to be made.Su Lee, musician and podcasterKoreans eat a lot of savory pancakes on Lunar New Year and my favorite is Mom’s specialty potato pancake that she makes at home. (Speaking of which, I would probably ask her to make some in advance before I leave Korea.)When I was in kindergarten, my grandpa would take me on a ride in his car and buy me toys whenever my family visited him for the holidays. I remember he always had a picture of me stuck by the front seat. This was a very long time ago and yet I still remember it all so clearly. I miss my grandpa a lot whenever I look back on this. One of my biggest wishes for this year was that my sister would pass her nursing exam. And this one has come true already – she passed! I hope this means I’ll have my other wishes come true. I hope I can go on tour again and maybe even be able to play at some festivals this year! I also hope I can get to meet and pet more cats this year.Related | Su Lee Forgot How to Make FriendsSamantha Tan, race car driver and team ownerLunar New Year is similar to [Western] New Year’s celebrations at the end of the year. It’s about celebrating the next cycle and next rotation in the Zodiac, family gatherings and wishing for health and prosperity for the years to come. Honestly, after growing up in a small Canadian town, Lunar New Year celebrations felt like one of the only times I got to experience something from my culture, so it allowed me to connect with my heritage. Today, it’s a celebration that reminds me to be proud of who I am and where I came from.This year, I am spending my Lunar New Year with my mom’s side of the family. My grandparents are planning a big dinner with all our favorite foods, complete with noodles, lots of dumplings, steamed fish and nian gao! Sometimes, when the whole family is able to get together in Toronto, we’ll go out to a restaurant and my favorite dish has always been the Peking duck with pancakes.Dolly Ave, singerLunar New Year always gives me fond memories with my family. It’s a celebration of a new chapter and a special occasion to be with your loved ones and take in all the blessings and future blessings the year may off you.I’ll be performing for the Vietnamese community here in California at a Lunar New Year festival. For me, that’s a special moment to bring to people music to dance to and celebrate to. I love sharing a big Vietnamese spread but specifically the large roasted pig that is commonly eaten during this time. My favorite memory is taking our red envelopes and, in good fun, playing games for each other's money.Photos courtesy of the artists https://www.papermag.com/lunar-new-year-celebrations-2659287111.html

#Asian #Asian american #Lexie liu #Twaydabae #Eden #Kim nguyen #Thuy #Su lee #Alex porat #Samantha tan #Ruoyi jiang #Chop suey club #Lunar new year #Dan Q. Dao #PAPER

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for the next location we’re taking our idols and staff, it’s the modern universal city of taiwan with it’s cultural and political center ; TAIPEI. we’re excited to bring you all here to experience first hand its lively and assorted appearance filled with endless energy. taipei holds many amazing sights, ranging from current to traditional with a similarity of welcoming locals wherever you go. often described as a cultural kaleidoscope, you can easily understand why with its neon street life with its class restaurants and night markets blending into concealed historical temples from dynastic times. and just a few minutes away from the hustle and bustle, you can also enjoy the natural part by walking along the many trails and parks; as well as soak in the rich hot springs along the grounds of the mountains. and finally, we provide only the best venue for our artists and hope it’ll encourage you all to do your best. have a good show !

where: taipei dome

when: june 10 - june 22

capacity: 40-50k

#infinite:psa #this one will be a couple day's shorter but i'll explain later lol #just an irl thing for me no worries !

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The 2018 Interviews on China with artists, photographers, directors, writers, and academics

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The 2018 Interviews on China with artists, photographers, directors, writers, and academics

A series of exclusive interviews on Chinese culture: from the environment to politics, architecture, LGBT rights, contemporary art, literature, comics, social rights, women in China, the Taiwanese question, the new Silk Road, poetry, documentaries, history, fashion, dance, rock, and cinema!

A goldmine of first-hand stories about China and Chinese culture.

All the interviews were conducted by Dominique Musorrafiti and Matteo Damiani.

Many of the interviews have appeared in our new free digital magazine Planet China.

Interviews

Interviews are listed in chronological order

Captain China – Interview: Chi Wang, comic author

Interview with Teng Biao, founder of Open Constitution Initiative: the crackdown on Chinese civil society will continue

Interview with Elle Lee, Style Blogger

Interview with Matina Cheung: Teaching Yoga in Hong Kong

Interview with Heanney McCollum, Personal Trainer & Lifestyle Coach in Hong Kong

Mountain Forest Hotel Guizhou aims to create a real green forest valley, to shape a new model of future life. The design concept will follow ecology to create a real forest city for the residents. The recyclable energies and techniques will be introduced to ensure sustainable energy use.

Interview with Forest Revolution and Urban Forestry pioneer Stefano Boeri

Interview: Josh Summers on Traveling in Xinjiang

Interview with Analyst J. Michael Cole On Xi Jinping’s power grab and the risks of the New Silk Road

Interview with Hua Dong, Re-Tros: Before the Applause and Beyond

Yan Hua Wang Taichi Master

Interview with Tang Min, Ballet Mistress of the Hong Kong Ballet

Interview with Yang Ruiqi: my life is all about dancing

Anita Wong: Modern & Tradition

The Fabulous World of Qin Leng

Helen Feng Interview: Don’t settle for okay . . . be better

Zhuo Danting, China’s Queen of Tattoos

The Art of Min Liu

Thierry Chow, Feng Shui master

Interview with Simon Chung, film director

Augusta Xu-Holland: Between Art&Science

The Evolution of China’s Environmental Policy: Interview with Michael Standaert

Interview with Li Wei, the creator of stunning art images playing with gravity

Interview with author Jeremy Tiang

Interview with New York-based freelance illustrator Lisk Feng

Interview with artist Ming You Xu

Interview with Soprano Hui He

Chiara Ye – Food photographer, menu designer and F&B visual strategist

Yummy and healthy visual experience with Chiara Ye

The Blind Youth of He Sen – Interview (2004)

Jia Zhangke and Wang Xiaoshuai at BigScreen Italia 2006, Kunming, China

Interview with director Wang Xiaoshuai (2004)

Interview with Piero Kuang Sung Ling founder and coordinator of Slow Food Great China

12m2 1994, Performance, Beijing, China

Interview with contemporary artist ZHANG HUAN

Interview with Manya Koetse: sinologist & founder of What’s on Weibo

Interview with GuiGuiSuiSui

Interview with RongRong & Inri

Interview with Rebecca F. Kuang, author of ‘The Poppy War’

Interview with Lance Crayon: The origins of graffiti in Beijing

Herman Lee: T-Shirt Designer, Graphic Designer, and Illustrator

Interview with Badiucao, political cartoonist, and rights activist

Interview with Helen Zia, author and activist

Interview with Joanne Leung: LGBTQ rights in Hong Kong

Interview with Shanghai Pride: LGBTQ Rights in Shanghai

Interview: Beijing LGBT Center

Interview with Ah Qiang, PFLAG China: LGBT rights in Guangzhou

Interview: No.223, Art Photographer

Lin Jun Liang: Art from Inside Out

China’s authoritarian control system – Interview with Patrick Poon, Researcher at Amnesty International

The Murder of Pamela Werner: Interview with Graeme Sheppard

Lucie Liu’s TaipeiLove*: Taiwan’s unique journey towards same-sex marriage and equality

Chen Chen. Author: Keegan Lester

Interview with Chen Chen, author and poet

topic: China interviews, China experts, China facts

#ChineseDirector, #ChinesePhotographer, #ChinesePoet, #ChineseWriter, #Interview

#Chinese director #chinese photographer #chinese poet #Chinese writer #interview

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Part II

Amy back from New Zealand so happy us and I will busy for her 1 month. ♫ we had Chinese dinner on last Sunday. very yummy! ◠‿◠ sweet my families best friend. xoxo Lan~*

#Amy back on vacation ✌ #chu lan #fine craft artist #leather art artist #taiwan artist city life #strong friendship #live love laugh #eat live love #amy and lan #beautiful life

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Hatsune Miku Fans Demand Refunds After Underwhelming Concert

If Hatsune Miku were an actual person and not an insanely popular virtual popstar vocaloid (a software that synthesizes singing from lyric and melody inputs), she'd currently be in hot water with fans after her latest concert series. Miku Expo is an annual international tour where vocaloid developer Crypton Future Media brings the digital diva to life through a holographic projection, accompanied by live musicians.

The latest Miku Expo tour, which took place in North America, has sparked controversy among fans who claim that the concert organizers censored political messages during the show. According to reports, fans attending the concert in New York City noticed that some lyrics in one of Miku's songs were changed to remove references to Taiwan and Hong Kong.

The controversy has reignited the debate over whether artists should remain neutral or use their platform to voice their opinions on political issues. Some fans argue that music and politics should be kept separate, while others believe that artists have a responsibility to use their influence to raise awareness on important social and political issues.

Regardless of the debate, the controversy surrounding the latest Miku Expo tour highlights the power that music and art have in shaping public opinion and sparking important conversations. As for Hatsune Miku, she may be a virtual popstar, but her impact on the music industry and her fans is very real.

#MUSIC TECHNOLOGY #MUSIC PRODUCER #MUSIC PRODUCTION #MUSIC COMPOSER

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Which locations are most common by Japanese tourists?

Introduction:

Japanese citizens are some of the most committed travelers in the world; they look for both the same and unique sites to visit. Countries like most of them include countries such as South Korea, Taiwan, and Hawaii, while these places are a mix of cultural exposure and natural beauty. The Japan tourists spots from philippines, with their beautiful and wonderful beaches on the one hand, and an abundant history on the other side, hold a fate for many Japanese visitors every year.

A few locations are mentioned below:

Hawaii:

People in Japan love going to Hawaii because it's abundant with stunning nature just like in a fairytale. They can sunbathe and play on the sandy beaches, and they can swim as there is clear blue water or they can participate in water activities like snorkeling and surfing. Moreover, Hawaii usually enjoys decent weather throughout the year, so that is not the same weather pattern that they enjoy in Japan, thus, they also like the change.

London, UK:

London is the UK nation’s capital. It is a treat for many tourists from Japan to visit Buckingham Palace, which is the residence of the queen of England. Besides that, they always visit the Tower of London, which is a high-walled castle that has an exciting history. Japanese visitors are deeply impressed by temples, castles, and other traditional architecture.

Bangkok, Thailand:

The visit to Bangkok is a thrilling and memorable experience for Japanese people in Thailand. They often visit colorful markets and souvenir shops and the texture of different street food. The Japanese, however, always want to pay a visit to the numerous Buddhist temples in Bangkok when they go there where people go to pray and meditate.

Rome, Italy:

The city of Rome in Italy is one of the must-visit places for Japanese because it is full of ancient sites and artistic beauty. They like to visit fluorescent places like the Colosseum which is an old amphitheater that used to be a home for the gladiator fights. The Japanese tourists tend to enjoy the Italian cuisine such as pizza and pasta rather than the traditional Roman dishes during the time they are in Rome.

Seoul, South Korea:

Seoul is the capital of South Korea and in particular, energy consumption in South Korea is quite high and the largest share of energy in South Korea comes from fossil fuels. Japanese travelers because the latter is next to the modern city where technology is widely used but it has an abundant and lively culture. They love to walk through locations such as the Jongbokgung Palace, which is a former royal palace, and sampling Korean cuisine. for instance foods such as kimchi and bulgogi.

Conclusion:

Japanese travelers are attracted to different sites all over the globe and then they look for relaxation, cultural experiences, and thrill in so many places. On top of the already mentioned off-the-beaten-path adventurers, they also love to delve into the tourist destinations Japan tourists spots from the philippines, including Boracay, which is very well known for its beaches, Palawan, for its awesome natural wonders, and Manila, which is fondly referred to as the "Pearl of the Orient," mainly because of its vibrant city life.

#holidays to japan #japan tourism #japan itinerary #japan tourists spots #japan travel #places to visit in japan #Japan tourists spots from the philippines

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« 清水三部曲 / Qingshui Trilogy » 2023

(A series of works)

https://shujung.tumblr.com/2023trilogy

這是關於時間&空間 ; 記憶&流動的系列作品。

連結台灣臺中清水在地的人文考古、音景漫遊、周遭建築歷史與人類生命的故事，人與自然形塑時間的樣貌，時間和空間的堆積沈澱雕塑了作品，猶如孩童般最初的眼光好奇地去觀察和探索這世界。

This is a series of works about time & space/ memory & flow.

The work connects the local humanities archeology, soundscape wandering, surrounding architectural history and human life stories in Qingshui, Taichung, Taiwan. Human and nature jointly shape the landscape of time. The accumulation of time and space has carved a sculpture artwork. Let us observe and explore this world with a childlike curiosity and naïveté.

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2023 臺中清水眷村文化園區藝術進駐計劃

2023 Taichung Qingshui Military Community Village Artist-in-Residence Program

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指導單位 : 文化部、臺中市政府

主辦/承辦單位 : 臺中市政府文化局、臺中市港區藝術中心

特別感謝 : LIMIT 釐米特影像製作、賈瑪莉 老師、白俊忠 先生、張美翎 老師

Supervisor : Minustry of Culture、Taichung City Government

Organzier : Cultural Affairs Bureau, Taichung City Government、Taichung City Seaport Art Center

Special THANKS TO : LIMIT Studio、賈瑪莉 老師、白俊忠 先生、張美翎 老師

#Vimeo

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Unveiling Excellence: Plan Be Production - Your Premier Video Production Partner in Taiwan

In the dynamic landscape of visual storytelling, where capturing attention is an art form, the role of a proficient video production company cannot be overstated. Enter Plan Be Production, a distinguished name in the realm of video production in Taiwan. This powerhouse of creativity has carved a niche for itself, delivering compelling visual narratives that resonate with audiences and elevate brands to new heights.

Video Production Taiwan: Where Innovation Meets Expertise

Plan Be Production stands at the forefront of the video production scene in Taiwan, redefining industry standards through its commitment to innovation and unwavering dedication. The company's diverse portfolio spans various genres, including corporate videos, commercials, documentaries, and creative content, showcasing its versatility and adaptability in meeting the unique needs of clients.

Video Production Taipei: Capturing the Heartbeat of the Capital

Based in the vibrant city of Taipei, Plan Be Production is strategically positioned to capture the pulse of Taiwan's capital. The bustling energy, cultural richness, and technological advancements of Taipei serve as an inspiring backdrop for the company's creative endeavors. From the bustling markets to the serene landscapes, every frame is crafted with precision to tell a story that resonates with the local and global audience alike.

Video Production House Taiwan: Where Ideas Come to Life

Plan Be Production operates as more than just a video production company; it is a creative hub where ideas are nurtured and brought to life. The talented team of professionals at Plan Be possesses the expertise to transform concepts into visually stunning and emotionally compelling narratives. The company's state-of-the-art production house is equipped with cutting-edge technology, ensuring that every project meets the highest industry standards.

Video Production House Taipei: Innovate, Create, Captivate

Nestled in the heart of Taipei, Plan Be Production's production house serves as a creative playground where innovation and imagination converge. The company's commitment to pushing the boundaries of conventional storytelling is evident in its ability to blend artistic vision with technical finesse. From pre-production planning to post-production editing, every stage is meticulously executed to ensure a seamless and impactful final product.

Video Production Company Taiwan: A Trusted Partner in Success

Plan Be Production is not just a video production company; it is a strategic partner invested in the success of its clients. The company understands the importance of visual content in today's digital age and collaborates closely with businesses to tailor solutions that align with their goals. Whether it's creating a compelling brand story or producing engaging promotional videos, Plan Be Production is dedicated to delivering results that surpass expectations.

In conclusion, Plan Be Production stands as a beacon of excellence in the realm of video production in Taiwan. With a commitment to creativity, innovation, and client satisfaction, this dynamic company continues to shape the visual narrative landscape, one compelling video at a time. For those seeking a reliable and visionary partner in the realm of video production in Taiwan, Plan Be Production emerges as the go-to choice for turning ideas into captivating visual masterpieces.

#Video Production Company Taiwan #Video Production House Taipei #Video Production House Taiwan #Video Production Taipei #Video Production Taiwan