The Traditions of Taiwan

The traditions in Taiwan are still exists as the Taiwanese still practices these traditions in their life. The traditions values in Taiwan are the relationship among each other, the practical understanding which is come from the Confucianism concept.

The traditional Chinese writing system still used in Taiwan. However, the current education system in Taiwan only accepts the simplified Chinese in their written language. The traditional characters are simplify to simplified form which easier the people to read and write.

chinese character

In every Taiwanese home, the guests are required to remove their shoes right at the door before they go in the Taiwanese house. This is because, Taiwanese like to maintain the floor at their home clean. Taiwanese do not like odd numbers and number four. They think these numbers are will bring bad luck to them. However, Taiwanese likes number eight very much as they think number eight will bring good luck to them and the pronunciation of eight in Chinese is Ba which is very similar to Fa which means to become rich. 

Shoes are removed outside the house.

 

The Chinese name in Taiwan usually has three names which are the surname and one or two personal name. The children’s surname is following the father’s surname. They are not allowed to change their surname. Normally, the personal names have their meaning which the parents believe will bring good luck to their children.

Gift giving receiving gift are very common in Taiwan society especially during Chinese New Year, weddings and birthday. Taiwanese people love foods very much therefore they will very happy if receive any chocolates or pastries. One are not allow to give scissors, knives or cutting utensils as this means that you want to break the relationship with the that person. When you present the gift, it is encouraged to present it using both hands. This also the same when you receive the gift. It is rude to them if you open the gift right after receiving it.

Gifts

When you attending the wedding in Taiwan, you have to bring money and place the money in a red envelope which call ang pao to give to the bridegroom or bride and wish them. Throughout the wedding party, you will served with 10 course meals and sometimes they will give a small gift to everybody as a thanks you gift to thanks everybody who attended their wedding party.

Wedding Party

10 courses are served