During the Chinese Lunar New Year the Taiwanese people visit the historical Bangka Longshan Temple in the capital Taipei. Worshippers visit the temple praying to gods and ancestors to ward off anything untoward lurking in the year ahead. The article presents the point of view of several worshippers during the 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year. From the busyness of the Longshan Temple’s shrine to Yue Lao, the god of love, to explain the concept of the ritual 'tai sui', the article became a concise modern anthropological guide to the Bangka Longshan Temple.

The Jut Art Museum is managed by the Jut Foundation for Arts and Architecture (JFAA), which was established by Jut Land Development in 2007. JFAA's goal is to explore the possibilities of small space applications and group environmental development, as well as promote the intersection of art, architecture, and culture through experimental projects and educational programs. The museum's interior was designed by Japanese architect Jun Aoki, with the first floor serving as a buffer zone to prepare visitors for the displays on the second floor, and the museum's logo incorporates the idea of calligraphy to convey its mission of passing on Asian culture locally and sharing it with the world.

Isart Gallery has been a prominent fixture in Taiwan's art and culture scene for over 30 years, showcasing the works of more than 80 local and foreign artists through 206 exhibitions, participating in overseas art exhibitions, and hosting charity events. They specialize in knowledge of the arts, market development and management, and curatorial practice, and strive to nurture new artists while building close and supportive relationships between artists and collectors.

Bluerider ART is a fine art gallery with several locations in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2013 by Elsa Wang. Bluerider ART was named after the avant-garde art group 'Der Blaue Reiter' established by Wassily Kandinsky. Bluerider ART has expanded over the years to include several gallery spaces and an art-driven concept store. In 2021, Bluerider Shanghai was inaugurated and the goal is to expand to London to create a platform connecting the East and the West. Bluerider ART aims to provide professional services for long-lasting collection programs through high-quality exhibitions, artist talks, collector meetings, events, and guided tours. They believe that art is the most authentic voice to reflect the contemporary era and that their dynamic team is like spirit-defending knights, defending the true voices.

The Miniatures Museum of Taiwan, established in 1997, is Asia's first contemporary miniature art museum. It contains hundreds of first-rate artworks produced by renowned artists from around the world, with a focus on European and North American modern art. The museum features miniature artworks adhering to the 1:12 scale, including architecturally accurate dollhouses with full interior and exterior décor, as well as dreamy, exquisitely designed roomboxes. The museum chose modern art because of its extravagance and splendor.