Conversation: How does food shape national identity? A look at the Taiwan railway gourmet tour in Taiwan Travelogue

The dining table serves as a lens through which we understand the food culture. Taiwanese people’s dining table is a microcosm of the times. It reveals the ethnicity, classes, and occupations of those who sit at it, and also provides a profile of the natural environment and cultural landscape of a place. Yang’s talk will centre around the 1930s’ food depicted in her novel “Taiwan Travelogue”, starting from jute soup, braised minced pork, and spring roll, and extending to today’s Pearl Tea, Bubble Tea, and traditional iced tea.

Speakers: Yang Shuang-zi
Moderator/Host: Iylia De Silva