2026年3月27日 星期五

Taitung in the News 台東的新聞 (North 北) 4



1. Changbin Township 長濱鄉

1a. The East Coast National Scenic Administration, a subdivision of the Bureau of Transportation, held a press conference at the Naruwan Hotel in Taitung City to promote upcoming athletic events along the coast between Taitung and Hualien counties.  One of these events, the Double Wave Jingang Marathon, will be held in Changbin. 二0二六東海岸運動雙賽事熱烈報名中 (1)

1b. The Changbin Farmer's Association sponsored several Farmer's Day activities throughout the township, these activities included a sushi making activity and a home economics class. 長濱農民節擴大辦理  系列活動熱鬧登場

1c. A woman driving through Changbin struck a roadside tree after swerving to avoid a cat in the road. 驚險 !  台東長濱女駕駛閃貓自撞路樹  車頭變形受困



2a. A driver in his 80s drove straight into a house near the "Stone Umbrella."  He died at the scene and the cause of the accident is still under investigation. 畫面曝光 !  八旬老翁開車衝撞台東成功鎮民宅  被救出無呼吸心跳 (2)

2b. Representatives of the County Government (primarily from the Bureau of Finance) hosted a public meeting in Chenggong on how businesses there can be run more efficiently. 提升企業經營競爭力  成功鎮辦產業輔導說明 (3)

2c. A man on a scooter armed with a machete robbed a driver passing through Chenggong, and was later disarmed by a local government official.  Poison gas canisters were also found in the machete-wielding man's possession.  He was arrested and is now in a lot of trouble. "開山刀男" 隨機攔車毆人  正義代表挺身奪刀  警逮人搜出毒煙彈



3a. The Taitung County Government recently announced that the Lidao Villa, closed 20 years ago, has been designated a historic site and will be renovated. 停營20年  南橫利稻山莊四至六年級救國團回憶 (4)



4a. A new park was opened in Chrshang recently.  Locals there are hoping it becomes a tourist magnet, but given the number of new parks opened between Taitung, Pingtung and Kaohsiung such a development seems unlikely. 台東池上共融式公園啟用  全齡共享遊憩地標

4b. The Chrshang Township Office will undergo construction to make it more earthquake resistant.  While this construction is going on the township office will operate out of a building which formerly housed the local library. 台東池上鄉公所啟動耐震補強  4月3日起遷至原圖書館辦公

4c. Representatives from the local police precinct took part in Wan-an Elementary School's sports day.  During the event they promoted awareness of online fraud and traffic safety. 結合校園運動會  池上警推反詐與交通安全宣導



5a. President Lai Ching-te recently visited the Guanshan Train Station to celebrate its 100th anniversary. 百年首位總統到關山車站  賴清德談路雙軌電器化兼 (拉票) (5)

5b. This article praises the work being done by the senior center in Degao Village.  Like Changbin they recently hosted a sushi making activity. 從手做到料理  台東關山社區據點讓長輩生活更有溫度



6a. Six directors within the Donghe Township Farmer's Association were recently dismissed after a motion for their removal passed unanimously.  The six directors stalled budget review efforts last year in an attempt to cast the farmer's association General Manager in an unfavorable light.  The delayed budget review caused serious difficulties within the association. 台東縣東河鄉農會罷免6理事  後補人選依序遞補 (6)

6b. The Donghe Hygiene Office recently hosted a marathon, and representatives from that office used the event to educate the public on accident prevention for children. 東河衛生所進駐馬拉松宣導守護兒童 (7)



7a. The Luye Women's Association hosted a dinner at a restaurant in the township.  They invited representatives of the Guanshan Precinct to speak on the dangers of online scams and traffic safety. 鹿野婦女會活動結合宣導  警方揭詐騙手法強化交安觀念 (8)



8a. An exhibition of traditional Bunun tribal hunting techniques was held in Yanping.  Members of the local government were on hand and took part in the activity. 台東布農射耳祭結合刺槍操演 , 鄉代會主席親上陣

8b. Someone placed an extra arrow on a statue of a Bunun archer sitting in front of the Yanping Township Office.  It doesn't sound like news, but not much goes on in Yanping. 誰放的 ?  延平射日雕像 "突多一箭"  鄉長 : 非公所所為已撤下 (9)

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Luye Terrace (Gaotai) 鹿野高台 (Taitung 台東)
Kaohsiung in the News 高雄的新聞 (West 西) 8

1. Are they still doing the bike race up the east coast between Jialulan and Chenggong?  I've done that a few times.  If they are I highly recommend it.

2. Another article on another site states that this driver was in his 70s, not his 80s.

3. There is a real need for this type of meeting in that area.  Many businesses in Chenggong and other areas north of Dulan are run sporadically, and with little planning.  They're often overlooked by tourists for this reason.

4. Given the prevalence of landslides in that area I'm not sure if this is a good use of public funds.

5. I'd probably write his name as "Lai Ching-de" or even "Lai Qing-de," but whatever.  The English spellings of Presidents' names rarely make sense.

6. Sounds like some serious drama.  I doubt this is the last we'll hear of this incident.

7. Children's Day is around the corner.  Government offices often do this kind of thing leading up to the holiday.

8. I seem to remember a similar women's association-sponsored event taking place in Guanshan or Chrshang recently.  Seems to be a trend.

9. Here's the thing though: it does kind of mean something.  Residents of Luanshan, across the valley from Yanping, previously objected to the statue having an arrow because this arrow would have pointed in their direction.  They considered it somewhat offensive.
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2026年3月22日 星期日

Luye Terrace (Gaotai) 鹿野高台 (Taitung 台東)


(The) Luye Terrace or "Gaotai" (or "Highland") is in Luye Township.  It's where Taitung's hot air balloon festival is held every year.  If there's no traffic, it's about a half hour north of Taitung City. 鹿野高台顧名思義位於鹿野鄉 ， 是每年熱氣球嘉年華舉辦的地方 。  不塞車的時候 ， 從台東市開車到鹿野高台要半小時 。

If I had to guess, I'd say that I'm up there once a semester.  I give the place a wide berth during the hot air balloon thing, and at other times, well, there's just not that much to do in Luye.  It's a good view for sure, but the frequent traffic along Highway 9 often puts me off that particular destination. 我大概一個學期去一次高台，  我不想在熱氣球嘉年華的時候去 ， 而其他時間的鹿野高台也沒有很吸引我。  雖然風景很不錯 ，可是想到去那裏的交通就讓我不想去。


This is the southern end of the Terrace, overlooking the East Rift Valley as it narrows toward Beinan.  The village of Longtian is directly below, with the Beinan River behind it.  The mountains in the distance are in the Coastal Mountain Range. 這是高台的南部 ， 往花東縱谷看過去， 卑南在南邊 。 龍田在正下方 ， 背靠卑南溪 ，  遠處的山是海岸山脈 。


Another look at Longtian.  There are a lot of houses for sale down there, but none of them are cheap.  A lot of people think they can make money in Luye, primarily because of its hosting the hot air balloon festival, but there's not much going on in this area during other times of year. 再看一次龍田 ，  那邊有多間房子求售 ， 可是這裡的房子不便宜 。  很多人以為鹿野舉辦熱氣球嘉年華可以賺大錢， 可是沒有熱氣球活動的時候在這裡賺錢是不容易的。


Just behind the spot where I took the first picture above is this store.  It sells many things, but not all of these things have any connection to Luye.  I considered buying the souvenir coins from the vending machine in front of the store, but ended up buying a can of Mr. Brown instead. 在附近的商店 。  它賣很多商品 ， 有些商品不一定跟鹿野有關 。  我考慮過買門旁的紀念幣 ， 最後決定買一罐Mr. Brown咖啡 。


This is the inside of the store.  For the most part it offers the usual array of tourist trinkets, though there are a few more interesting things mixed in. 商店內部 。  有一半的商品是普通的紀念品 ， 可是也有些比較特別的商品。

I have many memories of bringing my daughters to this store when they were little.  It hasn't changed much over the years. 我對這家店有許多的回憶， 因為我女兒小時我帶她們來過多次，這麼多年過去了， 它仍沒有什麼改變。


This is looking southeast again, from the eastern edge of the Terrace.  This is the main viewpoint.  That mountain in the center of the picture is where Luanshan is located. 從高台東部的主要觀景台往東南邊看 。  中間的那座山就是鸞山的位置。


The jumping off point for paragliders.  No one was doing so on this particular day.  It was too windy. 飛行傘的起點 。 那一天沒有人在玩，  風太大了 。


They're building a wooden walkway on the norther edge of the Terrace.  It'll probably take them a while.  I can't think of many reasons why anyone would want to walk either up or down this walkway, or where the walkway will lead to from the top of the Terrace. 他們在高台北部用木頭蓋步道 ，  這個工程大概要很長的時間才能完成 。  我想不出來遊客要走這條步道的理由 ， 因為下面沒有什麼景點 。

They've built several things like this on the Luye Terrace over the years, things they think will somehow enhance the "tourist experience," but things which end up largely unused. 這些年鹿野高台有出現過其他類似的建設 ， 鄉民好像覺得這種東西會讓高台更好玩 ， 後來發現利用的遊客很少 。


The paragliding outlet.  Those "working" here seemed more occupied with their skateboarding. 飛行傘中心 ， 工作人員忙著玩滑板 。


This deer is new(er).  The "Lu" in "Luye" means deer. 這隻鹿比較新 ，  "鹿野" 的鹿 。


The view from the observation deck on the high point of the Terrace.  The pasture in the foreground is where the hot air balloons sit in the summer. 高台觀景台上看到的風景 ， 前方的草地是他們停熱氣球的地點 。


Again, it's a good view, but the winds can be a problem.  People wait in line for the hot air balloons for a long time, and a ride on one is never guaranteed. 風景很美 ， 來坐熱氣球的遊客會在這裡排隊排很久 ，如果風太強，那你就不一定坐得到。


Near the main observation deck. on the western edge of the Terrace, is another gift shop.  This gift shop has a coffee shop attached. 再主要觀景台附近， 高台西部。   這家禮品店還附有咖啡廳 。


It's a nice place to sit, and the staff are very friendly. 坐這裡不錯 ， 工作人員很親切 。


And this?  This is just a picture of branches.  I plan on including it in my forthcoming coffee table book, Winds of Impermanence: A Photographic Essay on Taitung's Physical and Emotional Landscapes.  Or is a more pretentious title possible? 這張呢 ?  就是些樹枝而已!   很有藝術感 ， 不是嗎 ?


The view over the pasture looking north.  It's a great place for kids to run around. 從草地往北邊看 ， 這裡很適合讓孩子亂跑。


Longtian again, looking north.  Lunchtime was fast approaching, and it was time for barrel chicken! 龍田北部 。  午餐時間來臨 ， 要吃桶子雞喔 !

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2026年3月14日 星期六

Kaohsiung in the News 高雄的新聞 (East 東) 9


There are 38 districts in Kaohsiung City.  The districts discussed here are all east of the Formosa Freeway (#3).  They're much more rural than districts west of the Formosa Freeway, have a much lower population density, and are generally more scenic. 高雄市分為38個行政區 。  這裡文章討論的行政區都位在福爾摩沙高速公路以東 ，  這些行政區和高速公路以西的行政區比較起來: 較鄉下 、人口密度較低 、風景比較好。



1a. There was a fire at an old house (one of the more traditional, three-sided courtyard types built of brick).  A 91 year old man died at the scene. 高雄田寮三合院火警 !  91歲翁命喪火窟成焦屍 (1)

1b. A forest fire started in Tianliao spread to nearby Neimen and Shanlin districts.  It took firefighters six hours to extinguish the blaze. 高雄田寮山林大火  今晨撲滅無人受傷

1c. Heavy rains struck Tianliao and Qishan districts, and a level 1 flood warning was issued. 高雄市2區時雨量毫米  列一級淹水警戒



2a. A religious procession from a Matsu temple in faraway Miaoli County will visit a Matsu temple in Qishan.  There will also be a separate celebration at a local Tudigong temple at the same time.  Expect a lot of firecrackers and associated noise. 旗山雙馬祖會香遶境3/15登場  起馬炮啟程掀朝聖潮

2b. A man was found dead in a women's restroom.  He was seen borrowing toilet paper 8 hours earlier. 旗山1男陳屍公用女廁  8小時前借衛生紙急進入卻沒再出來

2c. A celebration at a Tudingong Temple commemorated both Tudigong's birthday and International Women's Day. 旗山廣福社區祭伯公  三獻禮結合天穿日展客庄文化



3a. Various folk performances, including a "battle ritual" (kung fu exhibition), will be held at Dzezhu Temple between March 21 and April 5. 2026高雄內門宋江陣


3c. Part of a scooter lane along Highway 3 will be closed on March 17 for a disaster prevention drill. 內門區台3線401K+700~402K+250  3/17日下午2時30分至3時30分左側機車道封閉進行防災演練



4a. Medical specialists from the hospital in Qishan (the most "urban" of the districts in this entry) will be paying regular visits to the Meinong District Public Health Center.  Nearly a third of Meinong's population is over the age of 65, and these older residents are in need of more specialized care.  美濃衛生所3月起部立旗山醫院專科醫師定期駐診  在地醫療提升更便利



5a. No recent news out of Shanlin.



6a. The plum blossoms are out in force in Liouguei.  This article, complete with heavily photoshopped pictures, invites you to both view the plum blossoms and soak in local hot springs. 高雄六龜梅花開 !  400公頃 "雪景"  泡湯賞花去 (2)

6b. An drug use prevention exhibition was held at Liouguei Senior High. 高雄六龜高中啟動 "機智拒毒生活" 校園巡迴特展

6c. There was another forest fire in Liouguei.  It gets very dry around there this time of year. 高雄傳森林大火  六龜山區已燒逾3萬平方公尺



7a. Maolin is known for its butterflies.  Recently a campaign to protect these butterflies won an award at the Berlin Travel Exhibition. 高雄茂林守護紫斑蝶回家  "國道讓蝶道" 勇奪柏林旅展全球第二名



8a. No recent news out of Jiaxian District.



9a. A special taxi service was recently launched in Taoyuan and surrounding districts.  This taxi service was created to meet the transportation needs of those living on or near Highway 20, which passes through Taoyuan on its way to Taitung. 高雄市桃源區幸福共享高雄GO正式啟動

9b. A group of students from Taoyuan Junior High climbed to the top of Little Guan Mountain, one of Taiwan's 100 highest peaks, as part of an educational/cultural excursion. 高市桃源登小關山  夜宿分享心境

9c. An experimental education center was recently opened at Xingzhong Elementary School.  Indigenous languages and culture will feature in the curriculum created there. 高雄市首間 "公辦民營原民學校" 正式啟航  開啟族語復振新篇章



10a. The firefly and peach seasons have started in Namaxia.  The Kaohsiung City Mayor visited the district to help inaugurate the event(s). 高雄那瑪夏賞螢季將開跑  陳其邁...

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1. The Chinese text here is a bit more gruesome, referring to "a charred corpse."

2. I've been to one of those hot springs.  I can't speak for all of them, but the one I visited was very primitive.
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