Last weekend I went into Taipei with two of my co-teachers and my new roommate Ryan to check out an exhibit on Tibet that was happening at the National Palace museum. The National Palace Museum is the one that holds all the treasures Chiang Kai Shek stole from China when he came to Taiwan, so it is really famous and has very impressive pieces.
It just so happens that Ryan is studying Tibetan and is a Buddhist, so it was an extremely educational visit. He was able to explain all the pieces we saw, and we all got into some pretty interesting conversations on religion. Afterwards we made a short trip to an Aboriginal museum and park across the street for some more learning.
Viola was our tour guide.
Me, Viola, Linda, and Ryan outside the National Palace Museum.
Outside the exhibit. I couldn't take pictures of the amazing stuff inside.
In the Aboriginal park. Taiwanese Aboriginals are closely related to the native people of most Pacific Islands, the Philippines, Madagascar, New Zealand, etc. There are very few left in Taiwan and it seems to be a similar relationship to the one we have with Native Americans.
In the Aboriginal museum.
My Tyra inspired shot. Every trip needs at least one.
stirrups? seriously? And I am really torn between the thought that you went to an Aboriginal museum and then proceeded to make a Tyra photo. The Aboriginals believed that taking a picture might steal a piece of your soul. And there you are, modeling in your stirrup pants and long tank top. Zoolander would be so offended.
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