Capital city of another China, Taibei (aka Taipei) is a buzzing, globalized hive of activity. Wired to the brim and replete with historical sites, shopping districts, and bustling night markets famous for their outstanding street food, Taibei is both international and local, open to outside influence and protective of its deep cultural roots. With mainland China experiencing major sociopolitical and cultural trauma during the 20th century - not to mention having 'abandoned' traditional Chinese characters for a simplified character set - Taiwan, while maintaining its status as an open, globalized nation, nevertheless views itself as the protector and defender of 'true' traditional Chinese culture. Ostensibly, this five-thousand year old legacy would be a major burden for any country to shoulder - much less a small island of 23 million people. But Taiwan has continued along a path all its own to become one of Asia's most open, progressive, and friendly nations - a tiny speck of land where anti-government protests, a flourishing traditional temple culture, beautiful and well-protected green mountains, and Asia's biggest gay pride parade (for a few examples) can all exist coterminously - and in a harmonious environment much envied on the other side of the straits. Now, if only Taiwan would standardize their romanization system...
CAIS programs are based in Da'an district of Taibei city, a central district well-known for its universities, cultural facilities, expensive real estate, and shopping. The CAIS partner school is located in the center of a friendly residential neighborhood with food, shops, hospitals, and other conveniences everywhere.
CAIS programs are based in Da'an district of Taibei city, a central district well-known for its universities, cultural facilities, expensive real estate, and shopping. The CAIS partner school is located in the center of a friendly residential neighborhood with food, shops, hospitals, and other conveniences everywhere.