Furnace Altar

One of the many furnaces where people burn cerimonial money to send to loved ones that have passed over.

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September 25th 2006
Monday is our day off. In the morning, several of us went to see examples of traditional Chinese Opera. In the afternoon, we left for Jiu Fen, the "Gold Town". A popular tourist attraction, this scenic town along the coast has a huge temple and a magnificent tea house with great views. After the temple, we follow a long road that winds uphill to the tea house. Lined with small shops, you have ... read more

Asia » Taiwan

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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