Nezha Deity is a very popular folk god in East Asian societies. In Chinese mythology, Nezha was the third son of God Li Jing so that he's called "Sam Thài Tsú" (means the third prince) in Taiwanese.
There are a lot of legends about him, like flying with a wheel of fire under each foot, with a red sash around his shoulder, and with a "cosmic ring" in one hand and a spear in the other. People used to wear oversized masks of a baby-faced god and dressed in elaborate costumes, and then paraded on the streets to celebrate his birthday before. In the near years, some people in Chiayi County had an idea to add techno music and dance into the parade. The parade soon became a cute and fun performance. On the opening ceremony of the 2009 World Games, their performance caught everyone's eye and was chosen to be the most impressive one of the year. Since then, it has been "an exquisite, modern and very Taiwanese" folk religion parade.
more information about "dancing with gods":
http://taiwanreview.nat.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=83089&CtNode=1357
2011年12月25日 星期日
2011年12月11日 星期日
Taiwanese Food and Table Manners
Recently, I learn many things from the food project. My teammates and I made the steamed burgers which we think could represent Taiwanese culture. Although it's famous and delicious, I don't like it with pickled cabbage. In fact, I think pickled cabbage has a strange smell.
In addition, I interviewed my family about what food could best represent Taiwanese culture. I found that people at different ages have different thoughts. Most of the elders think it's "rice porridge" or "sweet potato", but the middle-aged persons think "stinky tofu" or "rice with stewed pork" is the most popular. To tell the truth, I like the "pearl milk tea" myself, because when we introduce it to the foreigners, many of them know it's Taiwanese food. In short, there's lots of traditional and special food in Taiwan.
I also learn about table manners. When we eat in Taiwan, there are many table manners we should obey. For example, we should let elders sit down first, don't start eating as soon as the food gets on the table and try everything that is offered to us. Besides, we don't put our chopsticks upright in our rice, this is what the elders care most. But if we don't want to use the chopsticks, what should we do? Don't be nervous. When we aren't using chopsticks, or have to drink, or talk, we can leave them flat on the table. Although there are many table manners, it's our precious culture.
In addition, I interviewed my family about what food could best represent Taiwanese culture. I found that people at different ages have different thoughts. Most of the elders think it's "rice porridge" or "sweet potato", but the middle-aged persons think "stinky tofu" or "rice with stewed pork" is the most popular. To tell the truth, I like the "pearl milk tea" myself, because when we introduce it to the foreigners, many of them know it's Taiwanese food. In short, there's lots of traditional and special food in Taiwan.
I also learn about table manners. When we eat in Taiwan, there are many table manners we should obey. For example, we should let elders sit down first, don't start eating as soon as the food gets on the table and try everything that is offered to us. Besides, we don't put our chopsticks upright in our rice, this is what the elders care most. But if we don't want to use the chopsticks, what should we do? Don't be nervous. When we aren't using chopsticks, or have to drink, or talk, we can leave them flat on the table. Although there are many table manners, it's our precious culture.
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