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Home to the world’s largest collection of Chinese arts – The National Palace Museum in Taipei acts as the focal point of ancient Chinese culture, a condensation of ancient China not found even in Beijing, Shanghai or Hong-Kong.
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The Expression of an artistic culture – Taiwanese artistic expression, storytelling and entertainment is channeled through their performing arts, a practice deeply rooted in traditional styles.
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An ancient philosophy with modern relevance – The ancient system of Chinese aesthetics forms a deep aspect of the Taiwanese character, a lifestyle defined by the maximisation of positive energy.
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The Holy Land of the Far East – With a mix of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, Taiwan acts as an important spiritual home for Eastern religions.
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50,000 years of human history – The aboriginal cultures of Taiwan represent 2% of the population of the island. Having arrived on the island almost 50, 000 years ago, they have since divided into 14 separate tribes, each with their own individual customs and culture.
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The crossroads of Empires – Taiwan’s people, history and language have been influenced by its many past visitors, creating a unique blend of regional and foreign cultures.
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