Tattoo Statue

This is a depiction of a man from a tribe indigenous to the area. The dark patch on his chin represents a tattoo earned by killing an enemy.

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Like a Green Grand Canyon.

June 28th 2007
Today our group flew half-way across Taiwan to spend the day at Taroko National Park near Hualien. I don’t know enough superlatives to describe the place’s beauty and appeal. Very simply, though, the National Park was a great break from the bustle and humidity of the city of Taipei. At a higher altitude and different climate, the park was comfortable and refreshing. The primary attraction t ... read more

Asia » Taiwan » Taipei

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 th... ... read more

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