FEATURE/Artworks during Japanese rule laid foundation for Taiwanese identity
10/31/2021 09:18 AM
Walking down the streets of Dadaocheng (大稻埕), one of the first international commercial districts in Taipei, one sees streams of joyous shoppers, vibrant merchandise and colorful signboards and can easily imagine the hustle and bustle of the area in the early 20th century.
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