NTU student looks at faith in Taroko tribe

Beautiful Island

March 14, 2009 Trista di Genova aboriginal culture, aboriginal culture in Taiwan, Angel Cvetkov, anthropology, catholic church, catholic faith, east coast, hualien, language, real christ, Taiwan, taroko, taroko gorge, taroko tribe, traditional beliefs, travel, tribal religion, world music

Steeped in ancient Balkan folk tales, Angel is also a third-year cultural anthropology undergraduate at NTU (National Taiwan University). He said in an exclusive interview with The China Post on Friday night that his early interest in Balkan folk tales led him to delve into his current research in “local cultures” in Taiwan.

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Truly Taiwan's Treasure: Taitung, pure and natural

January 20, 2009 Trista di Genova aboriginal culture, Beinan, betel nut, dulan, east coast, flights, hot springs, hotel, museum, National Museum of Prehistory, resorts, spa, sugar factory, surfing, Taidong, Taitung, Taiwan travel, train

By Trista di Genova The China Post Now is the only time you will actually see a traffic jam in beautiful Taitung County, and for the Western one, Jan. 1-4. The rest of the year, Taitung’s attractions can be tasted at leisure, and from pristine mountains and streams, aboriginal gatherings,

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