Experience the fascinating indigenous cultures of Taiwan and their diverse cuisine
Learn about the indigenous cultures and diverse cuisine of Taiwan.
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Transcript
PERFORMER 1: [NON-ENGLISH CHANTING] DI: One of the reasons we travel is to experience new cultures and see and do things that we wouldn't at home.
PERFORMER 1 : [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
INTERPRETER: This is betel nut.
PERFORMER 1: [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
INTERPRETER: This is for blessing.
PERFORMER 1: [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
INTERPRETER: She said, all your wishes are carried with this betel nut.
DI Our journey through Taiwan gave us many opportunities to experience their different ways of life firsthand.
PERFORMER 2: You look at me.
[INSTRUMENT TWANGING]
SCOTT: Go again.
PERFORMER 3: Yeah, yeah, yeah.
PERFORMER 2: Lookee here. You try it.
DI: The stories of Taiwan's indigenous past are really fascinating. And a great way to get a visual insight into these customs and ways of life is to visit the Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village. Sprawled across 62 hectares, it is made up of replicated villages that you can wander through at your own pace to get a glimpse into what life was like in each of Taiwan's aboriginal tribes.
The Taiwanese love their food. And meals are like a special occasion, with all the food placed in the middle of the table and shared over drinks and conversation. Food is going everywhere. This is how I like to eat. Food is in the middle of the table. Everyone's sharing.
And it all looks so good. So one suggestion, don't eat too much of one thing. Just try little bits of everything. Could someone roll me back to the car now?
The food in Taiwan is as interesting as the culture.
DINER: You want some chicken stock?
SCOTT: Yes please.
DI: It is absolutely delicious, unique, and nothing goes to waste.
SCOTT: I think that's actually meant to be an honor to get the head, so.
DINER: There you go.
SCOTT: Thanks, man. So we're in the most exclusive restaurant in town. This place is only open for two hours a day. And it's full with local people, so you know the food is going to be amazing as well.
DI: With a large diversity of tasty flavors, you'll be asking yourself, what can I try next? What is it? And how can I fit another mouthful in?
SCOTT: That's a weird texture. Just tastes like chili.
PERFORMER 1 : [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
INTERPRETER: This is betel nut.
PERFORMER 1: [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
INTERPRETER: This is for blessing.
PERFORMER 1: [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
INTERPRETER: She said, all your wishes are carried with this betel nut.
DI Our journey through Taiwan gave us many opportunities to experience their different ways of life firsthand.
PERFORMER 2: You look at me.
[INSTRUMENT TWANGING]
SCOTT: Go again.
PERFORMER 3: Yeah, yeah, yeah.
PERFORMER 2: Lookee here. You try it.
DI: The stories of Taiwan's indigenous past are really fascinating. And a great way to get a visual insight into these customs and ways of life is to visit the Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village. Sprawled across 62 hectares, it is made up of replicated villages that you can wander through at your own pace to get a glimpse into what life was like in each of Taiwan's aboriginal tribes.
The Taiwanese love their food. And meals are like a special occasion, with all the food placed in the middle of the table and shared over drinks and conversation. Food is going everywhere. This is how I like to eat. Food is in the middle of the table. Everyone's sharing.
And it all looks so good. So one suggestion, don't eat too much of one thing. Just try little bits of everything. Could someone roll me back to the car now?
The food in Taiwan is as interesting as the culture.
DINER: You want some chicken stock?
SCOTT: Yes please.
DI: It is absolutely delicious, unique, and nothing goes to waste.
SCOTT: I think that's actually meant to be an honor to get the head, so.
DINER: There you go.
SCOTT: Thanks, man. So we're in the most exclusive restaurant in town. This place is only open for two hours a day. And it's full with local people, so you know the food is going to be amazing as well.
DI: With a large diversity of tasty flavors, you'll be asking yourself, what can I try next? What is it? And how can I fit another mouthful in?
SCOTT: That's a weird texture. Just tastes like chili.
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