“A trip to the barrier reef is always a renewing feeling” ft. Asia Gilharry

2024 Taiwan Early Music Festival: Tears of Zeelandia ft. Alice Sheu

In this episode, you'll hear from Alice Sheu, a returning guest of the show. Alice Sheu is harpsichordist, historical organist, and pianist from Taiwan, currently based in the Netherlands. Alice shares with us the upcoming performances for the 2024 Taiwan Early Music Festival: Tears of Zeelandia. There will be several exciting early music performances taking place in September. The performances will feature several fascinating instruments, as well as psalms sung in the Siraya language of the indigenous Siraya people of Taiwan. The theme, Tears of Zeelandia, is informed by the history of Dutch Formosa in Taiwan. It’s been exactly 400 years since 1624, when the Dutch East India Company landed in Taiwan. Have you wondered what music sounded like back then? To tell us more, let's welcome Alice Sheu. Click here [https://earlymusic.tw/] to learn more of the 2024 Taiwan Early Music Festival: Tears of Zeelandia

“A trip to the barrier reef is always a renewing feeling” ft. Asia Gilharry

This is part 2 of my conversation with Asia Gilharry from Belize. In the previous episode, Asia shares with us the history, languages, and food of Belize. Today, we will learn about the magnificent nature of Belize, the tight-knit community of Asia’s hometown, Corozal, culture shock Asia experienced as a student in Taiwan, and what she aspires to do as a fresh graduate of International Relations and Diplomacy. Let's jump right back into it.

Let’s get to know the cultural diversity of Belize! ft. Asia Gilharry

Do you know Belize and Taiwan have been diplomatic allies for many years? Bilateral relations between Belize and Taiwan have been maintained since 1989. What do you know of the country, Belize? There’s so much to learn about this diverse country in Central America. Today, you’ll hear from Asia Gilharry, who’s from Corozal Town, Belize, and is the president of the Belize Taiwan Association. Asia has been living in Taiwan for around 5 years. She shares with us what brought her to Taiwan and how Belize’s history informs the languages, education, food, and music of this diverse country. Let’s get started. Stay tuned for part 2 coming out next week. Cover photo: Asia dancing at a cultural exchange program in Taiwan. (Photo: The Central American Trade Office)

On creating trust with cutting-edge technology ft. Chou Tung-yen (Yen)

Welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Yen (CHOU Tung-yen), founder and director of Very Theatre Company & Very Mainstream Studio. Very Theatre Company is based in Taiwan and takes new media as core and focuses on creating interdisciplinary works with strong emphasis on narrative. Their work invites participants to explore and reflect on intimacy, trust, life experiences of the LGBTQ+ community, and so much more. Today we touch on how to create a space where people feel comfortable to share their vulnerability, when digital tech is involved. What are some ways cutting edge technology could foster interpersonal trust? Yen also shares with us what’s next for Very Theatre. Check out the website [https://www.vmstudio.tw/vm-theatre]of Very Theatre

Get ready to Free UR Head with Very Theatre ft. Chou Tung-yen (Yen)

To be honest with you (pun intended), it's hard to put into words how intriguing and fascinating the work of my featured guest and their team is. In this episode, you'll hear from Yen (CHOU Tung-yen), founder and director of Very Theatre Company & Very Mainstream Studio. Very Theatre Company is based in Taiwan and takes new media as core and focuses on creating interdisciplinary works with strong emphasis on narrative. Their work invites participants to explore and reflect on intimacy, trust, life experiences of the LGBTQ+ community, and so much more. Very Theatre Company has participated in many local and international film festivals and one of their immersive VR experiences, Traversing the Mist recently won the Top Prize, the Grand Jury Prize at the NewImages Festival in Paris. Let's hear from Yen. Check out the website of Very Theatre [https://www.vmstudio.tw/vm-theatre]