Culture in a Box by Yoda https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box Items that represent our culture en-us 2021-12-24 09:30:21 UTC 2023-11-22 08:29:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f381.png Hand puppets a0985924522 https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1963007295 Hand puppets were originally from China, but it has changed a lot now. Hand puppets will change through religious belief and cultural development. For example In the 1920s Hand puppetry was all about various unique sword moves and martial arts. When it came to the 1930s Hand puppets began to be performed in the Japanese language, and Hand puppets would even wear Japanese clothing. According to the change of Hand puppets,  I think hand puppets are the best item to represent Taiwan culture.]]> 2021-12-24 10:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1963007295 Datong electric s910227 https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1963023247 Datong electric cooker is a very useful appliance in Taiwan. Its history is long-standing, and this year is in the honor of its 71st anniversary! It is even the first electric cooker in Taiwan, and it became a dowry for a Taiwanese girls in the past years. Everyone loves Datong electric cooker. Even if it is used for more than 10 years, it will not be broken.

The use of a Datong electric cooker is very simple and it can make many kinds of food, so nine out of ten people have a Datong electric cooker in their homes.
Besides, Datong Electric Cooker also accompanies students to study abroad.
You will miss the taste of your hometown when you are abroad.
]]> 2021-12-24 11:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1963023247 Divination blocks s910354 https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1963045398 When Taiwanese have problems asking God, the first thing that comes to mind is divination blocks. The earliest divination blocks originated in the Song Dynasty. The ancients used shells as currency, so they also used shells to pray for the good.Later, because the shell was too easily damaged, it was changed to wood.The divination blocks, are two half-moon-shaped red wooden blocks, one side is flat, and the other side is protruding in the middle.
If you have any questions or can't make the decision by yourself, you can go to the temple to ask God. Before you throw them, you have to tell God your name and your questions. Then, throw them and god will tell you the answer. 
The result will be two conditions. One is "Chiu-Bwei", which means"God has not decided ", you can say them clearly and throw them again. The other is "Shining-Bwei", which means " Yes". if you throw them three  consecutive times. That means"God says yes three times.
So if you throw two different sides, you should be happy!


]]> 2021-12-24 11:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1963045398 Taiwanese bags s910144 https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1963050691 Taiwanese bags stand for the intelligence of our ancestors, they used to weave Taiwanese bags with rush. After decades of years, the material of Taiwanese bags have gradually turned into nylon.
It is related to the weather in Taiwan. In addition, the bags woven with nylon are stronger than those with rush. 
It is also useful in our daily life. We can take it to the market, and use it to carry plenty of things.
]]> 2021-12-24 12:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1963050691 Hua Tiau Chicken instant noodles s910043 https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1963081100 Hua Tiau Chicken instant noodles is a famous food in Taiwan. It tastes so good and most people love it! Instant noodles are also Taiwanese favorite food at night.
Why the Hua Tiau Chicken instant noodles are popular, however, the reason one is The Hua Tiau liquor in Hua Tiau Chicken instant noodles which is unique to Taiwanese wine. Another is that the quantity of them is enough to eat and they are not too expensive. And still another is they also are loved by many foreign people.
I think that all of  you may really enjoy them, too.
]]> 2021-12-24 13:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1963081100 Kuai Kuai MengHan https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1963613683 Kuai Kuai is a common snack in Taiwan. It is not only delicious but also cheap.In addition to these traits, coconut-flavoured corn crisps are seen as good-luck charms in many industries.

In Taiwan, you will see green Kuai Kuai on the machines of many science and engineering manufactures and research labs.It means that the machines are obedient to make their experiments smoother.Not only engineers, but also the healthcare industry have been the range in recent years.
Many hospitals will put Kuai Kuai at the door ,which tells patients”Be well-behaved. Don’t be unfriendly.”
Superstition as these may be, Kuai Kuai is a fulfilling snack in Taiwan.


]]> 2021-12-25 14:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1963613683 Blue and white slippers s910040 https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1966162912 Blue and white slippers are unique plastic slippers in Taiwan. This is composed of blue and white. And its origin is in Taiwan in the 1950s. Our country has developed lightweight slippers that can be worn by the general public, and  the color is made of blue and white of the national emblem of our country. Because blue and white slippers are cheap, the price of a pair is about NT$50, and they are comfortable and durable. However, it has become one of Taiwan’s indispensable traditional cultures since then.


]]> 2021-12-28 04:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1966162912 Hakka Fabric s910040 https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1966163716 Fabric was introduced to Taiwan during the Japanese occupation. From the 1950s to the 1960s, mass production began with the development of the textile industry. 

The printing patterns above are derived from traditional Chinese auspicious patterns, such as peony, dragon, phoenix, etc. The color is mostly red, but it is also influenced by Japanese culture and has become a unique style in Taiwan.

Regarding the Hakka fabric, the first is that the Hakka people used to be poor and could only pick up the leftover cloth and piece them together into clothing. The second is that the gods thank them for their hard work and use flowers to dye them into colorful colors. Therefore, Hakka has the culture of fabric.


]]> 2021-12-28 04:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1966163716 Dried pineapple https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1966573307
Fruits in Taiwan are well-known in the world, especially pineapples in Guanmiao District, Tainan City, Taiwan. Guanmiao is believed to be the most appropriate production area. Pineapples contain a lot of nutrients and are beneficial to our health. According to some medical reports, pineapples not only help balance our body but aid our digestion. Moreover, this kind of fruit is against cancer and can reduce the risk of getting various illnesses such as CAT and CVD. The most interesting is that pineapples are said to be anti-aging and natural fiber which is helpful for those who are eager to lose weight.
The mayor of Tainan city, Huang Wei-che, held the first Taiwanese Dried Fruit Festival in 2020. The mayor claimed that after Mike Pompeo had tried dried pineapple, he happily said that it could make him a checkmate. Since then, people around the world have acknowledged that there are numerous dried fruits in Tainan, not to mention dried  pineapple!  
Dried pineapples in Guanmiao are both high quality and pure natural ingredients. The process of making them is standardized, clean and safe. Pineapples in Taiwanese are pronounced "Wang Lai", which means "Good luck comes." Therefore, if people tend to get good luck and long to have the flavor of pineapples in the four seasons of a year, dried pineapples are the best choice ever!
]]> 2021-12-28 13:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1966573307 Din Tai Fung s910033 https://padlet.com/daa_daa037/Culture_in_a_Box/wish/1966726068
Din Tai Fung is a well-known chain of Xiaolongbao restaurants in Taiwan. Its xiao long bao is so special because there's soup inside the dumpling, which makes it so hard to make. It's just also a food that's so different than anything you've had before. Nothing really has that burst of flavor in your mouth like a soup dumpling does.And the Din Tai Fung definitely pride ourselves on having the thinnest skins of all the xiao long bao stores out there.  Everything needs to be kept extremely fresh to deliver the best quality to their customers. This is the best Xiaolongbao I have ever eaten.



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