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Background: In 1895, military defeat forced China to cede Taiwan to Japan. Taiwan reverted to Chinese control after World War II. Following the Communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to Taiwan and established a government using the 1946 constitution drawn up for all of China. Over the next five decades, the ruling authorities gradually democratized and incorporated the native population within the governing structure. In 2000, Taiwan underwent its first peaceful transfer of power from the Nationalist to the Democratic Progressive Party. Throughout this period, the island prospered and became one of East Asia's economic "Tigers." The dominant political issues continue to be the relationship between Taiwan and China - specifically the question of eventual unification - as well as domestic political and economic reform.

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By Rachteach22
July 10th 2007

Bittersweet Goodbye Asia » Taiwan » Taichung » Dajia

RECOVERED

Finally the end of my time in Taiwan has come. Thinking back to some of the rough parts of the year I never thought I could make it to this day. I am so happy and excited to be going home, but I am sad to leave this place I called home for the past year. There have been ups and downs and good and bad. I hope to block out the bad and only remember the good of the island known as Formosa. This place has offered me endless travel opportunities each weekend and there are new things to [View Full Entry]

By Nutmeg
June 28th 2007

First Day of Classes Asia » Taiwan » Taichung » Dajia

Ok, I'm standing in the library lobby typing this. Air conditioning is a blessing which you cannot fully appreciate until you come to Taiwan. Seriously, you do not know the meaning of heat until you've been here. I just checked the weather for the first time-It says that its 84 degrees here, but feels like 94. I find this hard to believe as I feel sweat pouring off of me. The only comfort in this is that everyone here sweats, a lot. I can hear a thunder storm rolling in (Yes, they have thunderstorms! Yay!!) and I hope it will bring [View Full Entry]

By Rachteach22
June 7th 2007

Why is a yo-yo called a yo-yo? Asia » Taiwan » Taichung » Dajia

A flower

Continuing about some of my experiences here, it has been a humbling year. I have read alot of articles about young college graduates going out into the world as cocky know it alls. They think they have learned everything and this is something I read again and again. Websites telling you graduates in interviews to try and admit they have alot still to learn. Well lets be serious, there is no way you can ever possibly know everything. I will be the first to admit I still have so much to learn, and I can spend the rest of my [View Full Entry]

By Rachteach22
June 6th 2007

Moving in Fast Forward Asia » Taiwan » Taichung » Dajia

On the road

What to say and where to start, my time is almost at its end here in taiwan. I have so many emotions running through my heart and mind. There are good and bad feelings, and Im not sure how to describe them. Let me start by saying I am truly sad to be leaving this country and all the people I have met and become friends with. Each person has touched my life and made an incredible impact whether they know it or not. I am so grateful and blessed to have this chance to live and work in Taiwan. [View Full Entry]

By Rachteach22
May 24th 2007

Scrubbin' at the club Asia » Taiwan » Taichung » Dajia

Sooo hot in Taipei

Ok so not too much has been going on since I last blogged. Basically I'm tired all the time. I maximize my daily lunch nap and I am just feeling run down. A few weeks ago I got the flu or something like it so I got stocked up on drugs from the doctor again. I missed a few days of school and I am still trying to kick the infection. This week I had the chance to go to the hospital all alone. Thankfully my problem was ovbious so it didnt require alot of talking to make it to [View Full Entry]

By Rachteach22
April 26th 2007

A date with the Doctor Asia » Taiwan » Taichung » Dajia

So I forgot to mention that 2 weeks ago I was in an accident. I was riding the bus to the city and our crazy bus driver hit a BMW. I'm not really surpised since people here drive like maniacs. Anyways, we were on the short bus so it was a pretty rough impact. Unfortunatly for me I have long legs and the seats are Asian sized, meaning my legs already dig into the seat in front of me. So with the impact my knees were crushed into the seat in front of me. I didnt notice much and nothing would [View Full Entry]

By Rachteach22
April 26th 2007

The Sexy Tea Guy Asia » Taiwan » Taichung » Dajia

I thought this picture would enhance the blog
This would be my better side

I have had lots of time today...obviously this is my third blog of the day. But I was reading thru my old blogs and it so funny to see how much I have changed and what my first impressions were of this place. Some of the impressions have changed while many have stayed the same. I find it humerous to see how enthusiastic I was a first, but I guess the novelty has to wear off at some point. I noticed I talked alot about boys in the beginning, and I realized I haven't mentioned anything in a while. Probably [View Full Entry]

By maryNtaiwan
April 23rd 2007

Mazu Festival Asia » Taiwan » Taichung » Dajia

The Madness
Can you find Mazu?!

I have to say that I have never been to New Orleans for Mardi Gras but I am taking a wild guess that the small town of Dajia, Taiwan on the Saturday night of Mazu's departure might have resembled close to that! Mazu is known in Taiwan as the popular goddess and guardian of the sea (to be exact the fishermen and sailors that surround Taichung). Mazu rests in a temple called Chenlan Temple in Dajia, and then once a year, she proceeds to make her way south down into the surrounding Taichung countys for 8 days, stopping by over [View Full Entry]

By Rachteach22
April 23rd 2007

Mardi....I mean Matzu Gras Asia » Taiwan » Taichung » Dajia

Bring on the chicken

Over the weekend my town held a huge festival. It was in honor of Matzu, the goddess of the sea. Well my teachers filled me in on who Matzu was and what she did. She was born in China a long time ago and she did many great things while she was alive. They compare her to Mother Teresea. When she died she was turned into a goddess. There is a reason for the sea part but I dont remember. Anyways she is very famous and during this time of the year she leaves to go on an annual pilgramage [View Full Entry]

By Rachteach22
April 12th 2007

Easter comes to Wen-Chang Asia » Taiwan » Taichung » Dajia

5th grade

Easter comes to Wen-Chang Asia » Taiwan » Taichung » Dajia By Rachteach22 April 12th 2007 Rachel Mathews[url='/Videos/2684.html' onclick='dialog("/Videos/2684.html?popped=1","tbvideo",600,600);return false;'] Taiwanese Puppet Show *****Puppet show video**** Heres s [View Full Entry]

It was raining all day, but they wanted those eggs

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