Two Key Elections Today Offer a Glimpse At Both the Past and Future of Taiwanese Politics

Plus, a Buddhist pilgrimmage site showcases faith traditions in Taiwan, one of the most religiously diverse countries in the world

Happy new year, readers and friends! We hope this finds you safe with loved ones. If you’re in Taiwan, please reach out. Here’s hoping for an end to the pandemic this year.

In this week’s issue we talk about two key elections that took place in Taiwan. And we share some colorful photos from a trip to Fo Guang Shan, a Buddhist pilgrimmage site in Kaohsiung, a southern city of Taiwan.

Three Buddhist monks-in-training take a moment of respite at Fo Guang Shan, a Buddhist pilgrimmage site in Taiwan.