Street Performers

After I paid a visit in the city of Panchiao, which is a part of the big Taipei area, I saw many white tents and street performers on the plaza in front of Panchiao train station. Later I realized that those street performers were gathering there in order to apply for permits which will allow them to perform in the public legally in the city.

Nanliao-南寮 1

Nanliao is the region of Hsinchu's sea port. The annual dragon boat contest was just held here. I had not seen this festival contest for many years because of living abroad. This year I didn't want to miss it, so I visited this place with my family. It was a beautiful day, and the outing was wonderful and enjoyable.

This sea port has been developed into a tourist spot. Many restaurants and portable coffee shops have been open here. We walked around in the port area to see the changes that have been made over the years.

Yuanji Dance-元極舞

My mother joins a group of local folks doing Yuanji Dance every morning at a park in our neighborhood. This dance is a mixture of martial arts, physical therapy, meditation, dance and qigong exercise. She has been doing this for many years.

A week ago, the dance-goers gathered at 18- Peak Mountain in Hsinchu and did some performances to promote and celebrate the benefits of doing Yuanji Dance. My sisters and I brought our mother to participate in this event.