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Mazu Festival: A Journey of Devotion Across Cultures

12May

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Culture

Mazu Festival: A Journey of Devotion Across Cultures

The Mazu Festival holds a special place in Taiwan’s traditions, paying tribute to Mazu, the esteemed goddess of the sea. Mazu Festival is held annually on the 23rd day of the lunar third month. It brings together communities from across Taiwan and beyond to celebrate the divine protector of fishermen and seafarers. In the vibrant city of Taichung, the Mazu International Festival takes center stage, drawing millions of visitors each year. Pilgrims embark on a remarkable journey, following Mazu’s statue for 300 kilometers over nine days, crossing four cities. Along the way, pilgrims carry flags of worship, symbolizing their deep devotion to Mazu. Local temples warmly welcome pilgrims, serving up delicious delicacies and providing free meals to all attendees. Also ...

7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan, 9 Died & Many Injured

4Apr

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global

7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan, 9 Died & Many Injured

On Wednesday morning, a powerful earthquake of 7.2 magnitude hits Taiwan. It causes huge destruction and claims nine lives. The earthquake monitoring agency said the quake measured 7.2 on the Richter scale. However, the U.S. Geological Survey reported it as 7.5 on the earth scale. It is the strongest quake in last twenty five years, struck during rush hours. More than 1000 people got injured and a large number of buildings become damaged. The epicentre of the earth quake was the east coast of Taiwan, where buildings leaned dangerously and and some fell down entirely. In the capital city of Taipei, about 150 kilometers away, older buildings lost their roof tiles. Due to continued shaking, school moved students to safer places. Quickly, rescue teams rushed to Hualien to s...

Meta Launched Asia’s 1st Physical Hub for Extended Reality(XR)

12Aug

By Kino1 Comment

Sci-Tech

Meta Launched Asia’s 1st Physical Hub for Extended Reality(XR)

The parent company of Facebook, Meta Platforms Inc. launched Asia’s first physical hub for extended reality research in Taiwan on May 6, 2022 to pursue immersive technology of the future. Head of Meta in Greater China Stephanie Chu (朱怡靜) labelled Taiwanese partners as foremost keystone of the future technological development. "Today marks another milestone of Meta's establishment in Taiwan, and will work with Taiwanese partners to create the next generation of social technology," Chu said in her opening address. Meta's chief product officer Chris Cox conveyed in a video speech that Metaverse is going to make the evolutionary change in history of technology in which Taiwan plays a massive part. Taiwan's ability to build hardware and set up public infrastructure is unparalleled,...

Pakistan has to take side in China-Taiwan’s conflict

7Aug

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Latest

Pakistan has to take side in China-Taiwan’s conflict

The recent visit of Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan creates so many rifts in the region. It made Pakistan a bit in trouble as it has to take the strong side of either country now. What will happen in political diplomacy on an international level, would be definite in the future now. The War of 7 decades is in the final round after the recent visit of Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. China does not want to let go Taiwan and wants to merge it into "One China". Meanwhile, Taiwan is strongly retaliating against this oppression. China has more numbers and resources to take over Taiwan but it can convey a really bad image to whole world. They are trying to take China's side for the sake of so many economic ties and commitments. Pakistan is always a strategic partner of China all these years. They do not ...

Is China likely to invade Taiwan soon???

7Aug

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Opinion

Is China likely to invade Taiwan soon???

The conflict between china and Taiwan is getting intense day by day. China has surrounded the island from 6 sides. In the name of military drill, the Chinese army is going towards direct combat. China and Taiwan's infamous dispute is getting rage day by day. In a recent drill, the Chinese army surrounds Taiwan from 6 coasts. In the name of the casual drill, they are blasting missiles underwater and shooting rockets in the air. This is the crucial yet alarming situation going on in the region. Under China’s leader, Xi Jinping, the People’s Liberation Army has upgraded to the point where a campaign to seize Taiwan seems increasingly plausible. Yet even experts and officials who monitor China’s military for a living disagree over how ready those forces are to invade Taiwan and how in...