About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
Tag Archives: Taipei
Taiwan: The Search for Tranquility
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Taiwan’s busy and frenetic pace, we search for the tranquil side of the country. Our search takes us … Continue reading
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Tagged Buddhist, Chinese, ecology, economy, environment, harmony, Lin Family Garden, marble, mountains, nature, river, Southern Fujian, Taipei, Taiwan, Taroko Gorge, temples, terraces, traditional, traffic
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Taiwan: Feeding Ghosts in the Temples of Old Taipei
We explore the heart of Old Taipei to learn about the many deities that are worshipped in Taiwan. Whether you practice Confucianism, folk, animist, … Continue reading
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Tagged animist, Buddhist, Confucianism, deities, ghosts, Gods, religion, seniors, Taipei, Taiwan, Taoist, temples
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Taiwan: Taipei’s Treasures – The National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan, is home to the world’s largest collection of Chinese art. The collection dates back over 1,000 years … Continue reading
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Tagged art, bronze vessels, Chiang dynasty, Chiang Kai-shek, china, Ching dynasty, Forbidden City, history, jade carvings, Japan, Manchu emperors, Ming dynasty, National Palace Museum, paintings, Peking, Porcelain, Sung dynasty, Taipei, Taiwan, tapestries
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