The Deaflympics games are taking place in Taipei (Sep 5-15), and I can see a lot of international visitors, including athletes and journalists, in the streets. In the neighbourhood where I stay a lot of people communicate with each other in sign language. It seems that tourists suddenly show up, and Taipei looks different.
People in Taiwan are quite excited about the games, too. This is a great opportunity for people to know about the special feelings and needs of others, and at the same time to organize an international-scale event for them. TV news talk about the results of the games, and in addition, how restaurants and stores prepare for entertaining these guests from other countries.
I hope these international visitors can know Taiwan better, too. A couple days ago I went to observe a Taoist ritual, which took place in the area close to the Deaflympics stadium. While the priests were dancing and chanting, a tall journalist with the ID hung on his neck passed by, and he kept gazing at the ritual. That’s part of the culture of Taiwan, and I wish he will mention it in his report.
People in Taiwan are quite excited about the games, too. This is a great opportunity for people to know about the special feelings and needs of others, and at the same time to organize an international-scale event for them. TV news talk about the results of the games, and in addition, how restaurants and stores prepare for entertaining these guests from other countries.
I hope these international visitors can know Taiwan better, too. A couple days ago I went to observe a Taoist ritual, which took place in the area close to the Deaflympics stadium. While the priests were dancing and chanting, a tall journalist with the ID hung on his neck passed by, and he kept gazing at the ritual. That’s part of the culture of Taiwan, and I wish he will mention it in his report.
The sign and art installation of the Deaflympics with its mascot, the Taipei tree frog, in front of the SOGO Department Store.
The fireworks on the top of Taipei 101 tower celebrating the opening ceremony of the Games. 
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