Alice Cawte heads up the Australian Commerce and Industry Office (ACIO). She studied History at university before joining the Australian Public Service. She has worked in Beijing and Noumea (New Caledonia) and, of course, Canberra. She first came to Taiwan in 1991 to study Chinese.
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Faith explored in controversial 'BuddhaFish' art show
Faith explored in controversial ‘BuddhaFish’ art show By Alexander Page Special to The China Post In today’s world, ideas travel around the world; in this case, through the artists themselves. This Saturday, a two-person art show featuring the work of expats Trista di Genova and Jonny Green will be featured
Read moreChopin Piano competition draws int'l talent
The 12th Taipei International Chopin Piano Competition will be held Sept. 7-21 at the National Concert Hall in Taipei, drawing talent from around the world to Taiwan’s top piano competition. The event has been coordinated every year since 1985 by Frederic Chopin Foundation Taipei, which was founded by Mme. Anna
Read moreParty of The Year: Review of The Wild East Show @ The Beat Studio, Taipei
Review Of The Wild East Art Show Staff Reporter, Wildeast.net This review focuses on the WiLd EaSt Art Opening, Jan. 19th, although the exhibition runs for 3 weeks, by appointment: (02) 2765-9470 SAT/SUN, FEB. 2-3: LAST WEEKEND PRIVATE VIEWING OF ALL THE WORKS AT ‘THE WILD EAST ART SHOW.’ Sat.
Read moreThe Beat Starts Here
Next to Minchuan Park in leafy Sung Shan district, Taipei, press the buzzer at #14 Fujin Street at 7 p.m. on Saturday night, and The Beat Studio will welcome art lovers to a place of great creativity and inspiration.
Read more‘One Year at Sappho’ defines the musical moment
By Trista di Genova The China Post The entrance stairwell at Sappho’s is thrown into black and white relief, a woman tarries there, listening to a man gesturing below her; perhaps she has just arrived or is being welcomed. Another half-figure is more transient, mounting the stairs. It’s one of
Read moreCycling in Taipei: An Exciting Prospect
By Trista di Genova The China Post See article on China Post website Sizzling summertime has given way to cooler fall temperatures — an ideal time for cycling in Taipei. Eight kilometers of cycling paths hug the Hsintien (新店) and Tamshui (淡水) riversides on the outskirts of Taipei, offering a
Read moreVoices from Taipei's Burmese community
Over spicy ginger salad or fish and tomato curry, the Burmese community can freely discuss their views and concerns, and trade news about what is going on in Burma. By Trista di Genova The China Post See article on China Post website Tucked away in a bustling area of Chunghe
Read moreNew Orleans meets the Far East
By Trista di Genova The China Post The Kenyatta Trio will be turning Taipei into their very own jazz island Saturday night, at Sappho de Base Lounge Bar, where they’ve been performing once a month. “My work is an expression of life,” said Nbugu Kenyatta, a New Orleans native and
Read more‘Coach’ will take you to Funkytown
By Trista di Genova The China Post Watching Coach perform at The Wall tonight with Public Radio will be a ride through Funkytown you won’t want to miss. This is a rare funk-rock Taiwanese act that has perfected its sound by playing at venues around the island for four years
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