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 Vol.62 No.2 February 2012
A member of Ten Drum Art Percussion Group performs in November 2011 in Tainan City, southern Taiwan. Ten Drum traces its heritage to yizhen, a traditional folk performing art. Photo: Rich Matheson EditorialIn Defense of “Strawberries”Names that cast Taiwan’s 20-somethings as overprotected say more about parents than the children they seek to label. SocietyThe Kids Are AlrightTaiwan’s youth are shrugging off the “strawberry” stereotype. Young Ambassadors AbroadYoung people from Taiwan are exploring the world. The Cyber GenerationThe ability to handle digital technology is a defining feature of those born after 1980. Aid OrganizationsHelping the HelplessA Taiwanese NGO has served the needy in Cambodia for more than 15 years. EconomicsAn Emerging Investment DestinationCambodia is attracting interest from Taiwanese businesses. BusinessRecycled and Value AddedInnovative paper manufacturers are expanding their operations to the cultural creative sector. WelfareDoing Time the Taiwanese WayPrison reforms are helping inmates turn their lives around. FilmHistory, Frame by FrameAs the biggest-ever local production, Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale is a landmark for Taiwan’s movie industry. PhotographyTraveling with TraditionModern yizhen troupes are building on time-honored performing arts. ArtsA Window with a ViewLu Chih-sung has transformed childhood misfortunes into works of art. - |
