bbluesman=Mark Forman

I lucked out and got my own private lion dance demo from these kids that were practicing for upcoming Chinese New Year’s festivities. Nice huh?

Oneof the benefits of living in Taiwan is the delicious Oolong Tea that grows here. I demonstrate how to make a pot the easy way.

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One of my favorite noodle styles is DaoXiao which are noodles sliced directly from dough into boiling water. These are nice and chewy-great texture. This shop is one of the best in Taichung and specializes in Tomato Beef Soup Noodles.

Filmed going uphill to Dakeng and Dong Shan area of Taichung, Taiwan. Needed to get out and enjoy the sun and mountains for a bit.

This is an excursion through nearby Re-zoned District, which in Taiwan is often referred to as Red Light District because the 2 terms rhyme in Chinese and often there are “hostess clubs” that pop up in the rezoned areas with ample motels in the area as well.

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Taiwan is a fascinating place full of contrasts: urban and agricultural, old and new,Taoism and Buddhism, Western and Chinese…

Shot during lunch errand run and later trip to friend’s Great Dane Ranch. Locations, Taichung City and DongShi, Taichung County. 5 Minutes to Hana by Steve Loo featured background music. Steve’s music is heavenly-hope you enjoy. Comments are always welcome, pick a method that works for you.

Some friends from Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. 2 nights, 2 sets of friends over a couple of dinners.Trancendental by 4T thieves provided the music.

Take a cruise with me up to the mountains outside of Juolan,Miaoli County, Taiwan. Noted for it's fruit orchards-Citrus, Star Fruit, Persimmons,etc. I mention the significance of mountains in Chinese culture:FengShui, Landscape, eating. Music: LKY by MonkeyBacon

Did this video while visiting the in-laws. Yunlin County, Taiwan-mostly small farms handed down over several generations. Homebound by Jag was perfect musical choice.