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夜市文化

Night markets in Taiwan  From Wikipedia

Night markets in Taiwan are street markets in Taiwan that operate in urban or suburban areas. They are similar to those in areas inhabited by ethnic Han, such as Southeast Asia. A few, such as Huaxi Street Tourist Night Market, (or Snake Alley) utilize purpose-built marketplaces but most occupy either sidewalks (pavements) adjacent to streets or entire streets that are normal thoroughfares by day. Some night markets in smaller side streets or lanes feature retractable roofs. Most of the markets operate daily and feature a mixture of individual stalls hawking clothing, consumer goods, xiaochi (Chinese: 小吃; pinyin: xiǎochī; similar to snacks or fast food), and specialty drinks. The atmosphere is usually crowded and noisy with hawkers shouting and fast-paced music playing over loudspeakers. Taiwan Night Markets changed from small local gatherings to noisy streets lined up with vendors. These vendors have to cohere to some laws set by the Taiwanese Government. There are vendors selling food in some of the most famous Night Markets all around Taiwan. There are over one hundred night markets in Taiwan.

History

The Tang Dynasty government put strict sanctions on Night Markets and their operations in A.D. 836. Towards the end of the Tang Dynasty, economic expansion led to less state regulation and restrictions being lifted on Night Markets. During the Song Dynasty (960-1279), Night Markets played a central role in Chinese nightlife. These markets were found in corners of large cities. Some stayed open for twenty- four hours. Song period Night Markets are also known to have included restaurants and brothels due to being frequently located near business districts and red light districts.

Taiwanese Night Markets started as local markets that operated in urban sites. Most Night Markets started as small gatherings in street corners or in temple plazas. These markets were joined by retailers who sold handicrafts and traditional medicine. One example of a Night Market Network is Taipei. Small gatherings of night vendors lined up the streets of Taipei, but still the city was not classified as a Night Market. Taipei was not known to be prosperous until after World War II. Starting in the 1950s, Night Markets formed in Taipei's old urban areas and later settlements were set up across the city's edges. In the 1970s, Night Markets spread into new suburbs and manufacturing areas. There were also traveling periodic Night Markets that could even be found in rural towns. By the 1980s, anyone could buy a full range of goods even in a remote area.

Q:

What do you think of night markets in Taiwan?

Do you like Taiwanese night markets? Which night market you like most?

Do you like Xiaochi (Chinese: 小吃)?

What are the local food you like? Why?

What are the special food have you ever tried?

What are the special food /markets would you recommend to foreign visitors?

開創理想人生

Start Living Your Ideal Life NOW.

By Rebecca Tracey

1. Get clear on what your ideal lifestyle looks like.

Most of the time, we have a vague sense of what we want our lives to be, but we have no idea what that looks like tangibly. When you can break down what you really want, you’re better able to take the steps to make it happen.

Take out a pen and paper and walk yourself through your ideal day. Where would you be? Who would you be spending time with? What would you be doing? And most importantly, how would you be feeling? Just getting these things down on paper does a lot to clear our minds. Writing your ideas down not only solidifies them, but also clears up mental space so that you can focus on your current life, while still leaving you with something to work toward.

2. Divide your ideal life into categories.

Family, friends, career, health, spirituality, personal space, hobbies etc. Whatever categories feel right for you. When you have everything laid out in categories, you can look at each one and compare how close your ideal is to where you are now. Once you know that, ask yourself “What one thing can I start doing NOW that will get me closer to my ideal?” Then start doing it.

For example, if in your ideal life you would have more time for nurturing friendships, then commit to planning one night a week where you can improve this category.

3. Be grateful for what your current lifestyle does allow you.

What elements of your life would you opt not to change, even if you could? What parts of it are pretty darn near perfect? We spend a lot of time trying to change ourselves, when a lot of what we want is often right under our noses. Sure, you might prefer to be reading books on the beach without a care in the world, but maybe you’re grateful for a job that allows the financial freedom for you and your family to go on vacation once a year.

Q:

What is your ideal life?

How to get to your ideal lifestyle?

How to plan your life?

What or who do you appreciate most in your life?

If you suddenly became wealthy what would you do?

How to fulfill your dreams and make them true?

How to make a personal goal setting?