Traditions & Beliefs
Every God on One Street: Taipei's Miracle of Religious Coexistence
This lesson explores the incredible religious tolerance of Taiwan through the famous Hsinyi Road in Taipei, where multiple faiths peacefully share the same block. Students will learn the vocabulary to describe temples, churches, and mosques coexisting side-by-side, reflecting the island's unique spirit of cultural harmony.
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Key Vocabulary for Cultural Harmony
8 MINcoexistencenounUK /ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪstəns/ · US /ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪstəns/共存，並立
The peaceful coexistence of different cultures is very important for a modern city.
verb coexistUK /ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪst/ · US /ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪst/Different religious groups coexist peacefully on this street.
peaceful coexistence · harmonious coexistence
sanctuarynounUK /ˈsæŋktʃuəri/ · US /ˈsæŋktʃueri/聖殿，避難所
The quiet temple is a sanctuary from the busy city traffic.
find sanctuary · a quiet sanctuary
syncretismnounUK /ˈsɪŋkrətɪzəm/ · US /ˈsɪŋkrətɪzəm/（不同宗教或思想的）融合，混合
Taiwanese folk religion is a great example of syncretism (the blending of different religions) because it mixes Taoism, Buddhism, and local stories.
adjective syncretic
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Sources：https://www.travel.taipei/en/fun/tour/details/1201、https://www.url.com.tw/blog/?p=37354