More Taidong

Here are some more pics taken in Taidong. These ones of the Yao Jiu (literally medicine alcohol) were taken last summer (before I became a blogger!) It was 20 yuan (about $3) for a glass of this funky drink.

"Maybe not for kids," the owner said.

"Yeah, maybe not," I agreed.

( For lots of reasons: Like, it has snakes in it, it has turtle carcasses, and it looks like its been sitting out for about six months ...)

In preparing this blog and researching I found out that the concoction is usually made from 100 proof sorghum wine. Another reason, in a long list of reasons, to be a teetotaler when it comes to this jiu!

(See http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=30255.)

(Millie is clearly not impressed!)

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This video was taken during our weekend visit to Taidong. This drumming troupe seemed to have simply been practicing together in a busy pedestrian area. These kinds of drummers usually accompany the dragon/lion dances common at traditional weddings. (Non traditional weddings have Mickey and Minnie live in costume, or sometimes an combination of both Disney characters and Lion Dancers!)