The Diverse Culture of Taiwan

Vol.1｜台灣的多元文化

Did you know that Taiwan has been ruled by many countries throughout history?

你知道台灣曾被哪些國家統治過嗎？

From the Dutch and the Spanish, to the Qing Dynasty, Japan, and the Republic of China—Taiwan's history is like a layered storybook, each chapter leaving its unique cultural mark.

從荷蘭、西班牙、清朝、日本，到戰後的中華民國，台灣的歷史就像一部多層次的故事書，每一章都留下了深刻的文化痕跡。

Because of this, the people of Taiwan are shaped by diverse ethnic backgrounds and an incredible ability to adapt.

正因如此，台灣人有著多元的民族背景與超強的適應力。

Our languages blend Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Indigenous tongues, Japanese, and even English.

我們的語言混雜了閩南語、客語、原住民族語、日語與英語。

Our architecture ranges from Minnan traditional red-brick houses to Japanese-style dorms.

我們的建築可能是日式宿舍，也可能是閩南紅磚古厝。

Our food? A feast of variety—from Hakka stir-fries to Japanese ramen, topped off with a cup of bubble tea.

我們的飲食可以從客家小炒吃到日式拉麵，再配一杯珍珠奶茶！

Taiwan is a cultural mosaic. And these cultures are not just part of our past—they are alive in our everyday lives.

台灣，就是這樣一個融合多種文化的島嶼。這些文化不只堆疊在歷史中，也活在我們每一個人的日常裡。

English: Bruno Huang

Traditional Chinese: Bruno Huang

Artist: Bruno Huang