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Taiwan: Past & Present

Season 8 Episode 801 | 28m 00s

Mickela’s first trip to the island of Taiwan brings her to dance with the country’s most prominent dance company in Taipei, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre; to eat in one of Taipei’s most famous night markets; to find mindfulness through tea in the Alishan Forest; and to dance with indigenous contemporary dance company, Bulareyaung Dance Company.

Aired: 11/30/25 | Expires: 11/30/28
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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