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Starting
with public television stations in Miami and neighboring regions, some 400
public television stations will be showing two 30-minute programs featuring
Taiwan's scenic spots and unique cuisine, as recommended by well-known Taiwanese
residing in the United States -- such as Yankees pitcher Chien-ming Wang,
according to a CNA report on December 26.
The
Taiwan
travel features are part of American TV producer Burt Wolf's "Travels and
Traditions" series, which introduces the history, culture, customs, food
and festivals of many interesting locations.
Impressed by the people and culture when he visited
Taiwan
15 years ago, Wolf has made constant visits over the past years, and produced
TV features on
Taiwan
and the city of
Taipei
two years ago. The two-part show, "A Sense of Place," was filmed in
August and September of 2006.
He said he found inspiration in producing "A Sense of Place"
from Taiwanese who have successfully established themselves in the highly
competitive American society, such as Yankees pitcher Chien-ming Wang and
forensic expert Henry Lee.
Earlier 2006, he interviewed six Taiwanese residing and working in the
U.S. -- Chien-min Wang, Henry Lee, Dancer Fang-yi Hsu, industrialist Walter Wang
of the Formosa Plastics Group, HIV/AID researcher David Ho. He asked their
favorite foods and scenic spots in
Taiwan
.
Wolf said that the achievements of these celebrated figures have
enlightened many people, so their recommendations regarding
Taiwan
travel may also be of great interest.
Based on the recommendations, Wolf and his film crew traveled to
Taiwan
in August and spent several weeks shooting scenery in Taroko Gorge in Hualien,
Sun
Moon
Lake
in central
Taiwan
, Wulai Hot Springs in northern
Taiwan
, temples around the island and the
National
Palace
Museum
. They also caught scenes of food preparation in famous dumpling restaurants and
traditional ceremonies on Confucius' birthday.
(Source:
Central News Agency) |
