14 發光的城市 A R O U N D T O W N FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2009 • TAIPEI TIMES Frankfurt continued from page 13 Ulrich Janetzki, head of the Literary Colloquium Berlin, runs an organization that seeks to foster new German literature and, in an effort to promote it internationally, develop translation talent as well. In Janetzki’s view, translation gives access to unique elements in other cultures, and it is the gossip Even though she’s yet to be officially unique voice that is the essence of literature. T rags’ obsessive impregnated, Carina Lau’s offspring “Reality is not the sum of facts, but the sum of watch over the contents of is already famous. Photo: Taipei times possibilities … It is a kind of reality that we did 劉嘉玲 not know yet,” Janetzki said. It is translation that Carina Lau’s ( ) uterus take voice classes. gives access to these other possibilities, and the continued unabated over the On previous flights in Colloquium provides opportunities for translators Lunar New Year holiday. The economy class, Hsiao would to have an intimate association with the world actress was spotted carrying settle in and go straight that they are trying to interpret through residency two big shopping bags from to sleep, his manager told and exchange programs. In regard to ’s children’s clothing stores, reporters, but on this flight he promotion of its authors, he suggested “that you including Baby Dior, and had upgraded to pricier seats [need to] find good translators for this special stopping at a bookstore to that give each passenger a Taiwanese literature. You have to invite them look for parenting manuals small, private cabin of space to Taipei or other towns to connect them to the and children’s picture books. — and as a result became 星島日報 author. Let’s talk to them. Let’s understand what Singtao Daily ( ) anxious and fidgety. A full- he means. Then he can make the connection. wondered if Lau was building scale panic attack was averted, All the countries that are successful with their a layette for her future spawn, however, by a mid-flight literature do it in this way.” even though it appears that her showing of Mamma Mia. “You have to send your authors to other superstar husband Tony Leung Call us cynical, but Pop 梁朝偉 countries,” Janetzki said, without hesitation when ( ) has yet to impregnate Stop thinks that the only asked about promoting literature. “You need her. The newspaper specu- reason his manager gave the translations and you need readings. This is how lated hopefully that Lau was public a glimpse into Hsiao’s to make it successful … You need participation indulging her baby fever — but newly-uncovered phobia is to in book fairs. For the first time, we will pragmatically admitted that make the famously bashful present three Taiwanese authors at the Leipzig she might have been buying seem even more cuddly Buchmesse [March 12 through March 15]. This holiday presents for the two to his legions of female fans, will make them well-known, maybe make them young daughters of her best who no doubt have plenty of On your mark, famous. We translate them, we present them and friend, fellow Hong Kong star ideas about how they would 王菲 connect them.” Faye Wong ( ). calm the tall, chisel-jawed, Janetzki believes strongly in getting authors Also getting her bump raven-locked crooner the next out in front of the crowd, interacting with their watched over the holidays, time he finds himself stuck in readership. Leipzig Buchmessa will be a test, as but for completely different a tight, secluded space. get set … authors such as Egoyan (伊格言), who represents a reasons, was Golden Horse- Also feeling the squeeze, new generation of Taiwanese modernists, and Hung winning actress Loletta Lee but financially speaking, is ome thirst for the excitement of dodging there was no accurate way of measuring who crossed the 李麗珍 Hung (鴻鴻), an active figure in Taiwan’s theater and ( , also known as Rachel Taiwanese actress (舒 fireworks at the Beehive Firecracker Festival finish line first,” Wang said. poetry scene, have been invited to attend. Lee), who in the 1990s was 淇). The plush-lipped vixen (鹽水蜂炮) in Tainan County’s Yenshui Arguments and fisticuffs prompted local officials to With greater exposure to Chinese-language dubbed the “sex goddess of told Xinhua News Agency (新 Township, while others risk severe burning at suspend the sport indefinitely. literature, Janetzki said German readers now Hong Kong cinema” because 華通訊社) that she has cut her ceremonies like Taitung’s Bombing of Master In 2000 the local government resurrected the event wanted to know about the regional variations of her penchant for disrobing wage demands by 30 percent SHan Dan (炸寒單). But for the past seven years, Lize to boost tourism. To avoid any disputes, Wang said, in Chinese literature. “We are more and more on-screen. in response to the dearth Village (利澤村) in IIan County (宜蘭縣) has been holding they began using laser technology similar to that used at interested to know if it comes from Taiwan, or But now the 44-year-old of offers since the global a safer activity for Lantern Festival, though one that’s sports competitions to accurately determine the winner. from the north, south, west or east of China. It actress’s taut hourglass figure economic crisis hit. Some retained the celebratory atmosphere. The two-day event also features a number of makes a difference.” has allegedly become so of Shu’s peers are following Known as the God’s Sedan Chair Race (走尪), the carnivalesque activities and concludes with teams In line with Janetzki’s emphasis on presenting distorted by the ravages of suit, including Hong Kong two-day competition, which begins on Sunday, takes engaging in a fire-walking 過火( ) ritual. Those wanting authors to the public, the German Pavilion will age that it makes one want to actress and singer Josie Ho place every year on the 15th day of the first Lunar month to catch the official ceremony on Sunday are advised to cry, sighs Oriental Sunday (東 offer a rich program of readings and discussions (何超儀), who disclosed that on Lize’s Old Street (利澤老街), located in the heart of leave early as it begins at 8:30am. — Noah Buchan 方新地 during the exhibition. Janetzki himself will provide ). Lee was spotted on her earnings for her last Wuchieh Village. an introduction to German writers and literature the street by a photographer, job consisted of a hong bao “It’s the only competition of its kind in Taiwan,” said today at 12:40pm, and other authors to be featured looking so frumpy in a sweater with a token amount tucked Wang Chang-fu (王長福), head of the Lize Community will include the prolific young German author Juli and horn-rimmed glasses that inside. But Ho may not have Development Association (利澤社區發展協會). PERFORMANCE notes: Zeh and writer-musician Jan Bottcher. To highlight it made the magazine nostalgic to tighten her purse strings as The competition sees teams of four race a palanquin, the fact that books are not just about words, for her naked past. much as other starlets — her made with a chair affixed to two bamboo poles, 120m there will also be a display of manual printing Unflattering sweater aside, daddy is casino magnate and down Lize’s old street. Last year 55 teams competed for techniques by print artist Guido Hafner and a Pop Stop thinks Lee looked billionaire (何鴻燊). the NT$30,000 prize, and organizers expect as many or What: God’s Sedan Chair Race (走尪) display of work by illustrator Wolfgang Nocke. just fine in the paparazzi shots The credit crunch has more competitors this year. A similar menu of readings, talks and lectures (if a little annoyed). There is forced consumers all around The local government and the Temple of Eternal Where: Lize’s Old Street (利澤老街) in front of the Temple of will also be presented by other specially featured no reason to make the woman the world to cut back on Peace (永安宮), located at the far end of Old Street, jointly Eternal Peace (永安宮), 26 Lize St, Lize Village, Wuchieh Town- nations: Thailand, France and the US. neurotic about her weight. luxuries and instead find run the competition. And though the temple’s name ship, Ilan County (宜蘭縣五結鄉利澤村利澤路26號) Speaking of neurosis, pleasure in simple things, evokes images of serenity and bliss, the ritual’s history is Taiwanese pop singer and including, it would appear, less than peaceful. When: Sunday and Monday 蕭敬騰 heartthrob ( ) Mando-pop singer Fish Leong Wang said the race began as a procession devoted to had the unfortunate experience (梁靜茹). The Malaysian Mazu (媽祖) more than 200 years ago. Villagers believed Getting there: Kamalan Bus (葛瑪蘭汽車客運, tel: 0800- of discovering his latent songstress was spotted by our that worshipping the goddess could help banish evil 220-899) runs several buses to Luodong (羅東) from its depot claustrophobia during a recent sister newspaper, the Liberty spirits and prevent disease. The sedan race developed next to Taipei Main Station. Take the Taipei-Luodong bus and flight to the US. Hsiao, who the Times (自由時報), when she into a competition between nearby villages at the end get off at the Luodong bus station. Traveling time is approxi- press dubbed the “New King” went out for a sushi lunch in of the Qing Dynasty and continued into the Japanese mately one hour. The temple is a 15-minute taxi ride from the after just three appearances on Xinyi District with her colonial period. Luodong bus station (超級星光大 paramour, the press shy, But what began as a friendly contest soon led to 道) propelled him to pop fame, bespectacled gentleman fierce rivalry between the villages. “There were intense On the Net: 2009wujilch.emmm.tw (in Chinese) was traveling to Los Angeles to known to gossip rags as disputes over which team was first past the post because just “Tony.” At one point during the meal, the Liberty Times’ intrepid spy saw Leong Book fair: excitedly hand a tissue to her beau and exclaim, “I got this pack of really nice tissues, What: 2009 Taipei International Book Exhibition they are beyond soft. See for (2009 台北國際書展) yourself.” The smitten Tony plucked the delicate sheet When: Until Monday from Leong’s slender fingers and tenderly dabbed his Where: Exhibition Halls One, Two and Three of the mouth with it before going Taipei World Trade Center back to making goo-goo eyes at his ladylove. Simple Opening hours: 10am to 10pm today, tomorrow pleasures, indeed. Lize Village in Ilan County celebrates Lantern Festival with and Sunday, 10am to 6pm Monday the God’s Sedan Chair Race. Photos courtesy of Lawrence Chuang Jam Hsiao loses the plot in confined — Compiled by Catherine Shu Admission: NT$100, NT$50 after 6pm spaces. Photo: Taipei times On the Net: www.tibe.com.tw

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Tickets are NT$300 to NT$800, available through NTCH ticketing The sounds of reggae and ska fillVU an up-and-coming singer-songwriter, available through NTCH ticketing or Live House tomorrow night with presents a set of soul pop material Classical music online at www.artsticket.com.tw The long-defunct Taiwan Walker Uli and the Rulers and Skaraoke, with his backing band. 35th Yamaha Junior Original Theater (台灣渥克劇團) is making a followed by New Zealand DJ Ting. 7, Ln 56, Xinsheng S Rd Sec 3, Taipei Concert (第35屆山葉兒童創作曲發表 Between Yu-Ying & Ya-Hsin — comeback with Popular Music (音樂 [See story on Page 15.] City (台北市新生南路三段56巷7號). For 會) is a concert for child composers Another Night with the E1002 怕比樂), written and directed by Chen B1, 77, Wuchang St Sec 2, Taipei City more information, call (02) 2362-5494 and performers. Performances will Percussion Duo (E1002擊樂二 Amou (陳梅毛). The love story combines (台北市武昌街二段77號B1). Tel: (02) or visit www.witchhouse.org be on piano or Electone, as solo 重奏又一夜 — 育瑛雅心擊樂Duo之 comedy with “sadcore,” a rarely used 2314-1868 Performances start at 9:30pm. performances or with orchestral 夜) presents percussionists Chang term for downbeat alternative rock, Begins at 11pm tonight Restaurant/bar with queer/feminist or choral accompaniment. More Yu-ying (張育瑛) and Cheng Ya-hsin to create a new kind of theater Walker Admission is NT$350, and includes bookstore and large collection of information about this international (鄭雅心) performing a program that Theater calls “comsadcore.” one drink board games open 11am to midnight event for children can be found at includes Jan van Landeghem’s Sohum Comedy Club, B1, 24 Taihsun St, Sundays through Wednesdays; 11am www.yamahakhs.com. and Shakti, Andy Pape’s CaDance, Taipei City (台北市泰順街24號B1). Alt-rock songstress Sandee Chen (陳 to 1am Thursdays through Saturdays Tomorrow at 7pm Emmanuel Sejourne’s Departure and Today, tomorrow and Sunday at 8pm 珊妮) plays a sold-out show tonight Entrance fee for music shows is Social Affairs Bureau, Kaohsiung City Bach’s French Style Overture in C Minor. NT$300 for admission and one drink, at The Wall (這牆). On Sunday a NT$300, includes one drink Government Senior Citizen’s Service Wednesday at 7:30pm available at the door or through host of indie groups take to the stage, Center (高雄長青綜合服務中心), 51 National Recital Hall, Taipei City tickets.books.com.tw including Abay (鄭焙隆), who sings Local jazz combo Delta on the Main Siwei 2nd Rd, Lingya Dist, Kaohsiung Tickets are NT$400 to NT$600, ballads accompanied by acoustic Street appear tonight at Riverside Dave Feldberg in disc golf action. Photo courtesy of Innova Disc Golf City (高雄市苓雅區四維二路51號) available through NTCH ticketing or New talents from the Youth Peking guitar, harmonica and flute, post-rock Cafe (河岸留言). A relatively new Tickets are NT$150, available through online at www.artsticket.com.tw Opera Troupe of Beijing (北京京 flavored trioOrangegrass (橙草), Mando-pop singer on the block, Lan NTCH ticketing or online at www. from Australia, Sweden, Japan and 劇院青年團) team up with seasoned garage rockers The White Eyes (白目) You-shi (藍又時) performs tomorrow artsticket.com.tw Highlight South Korea will compete for glory. Taiwanese artists to perform a series of and Kaohsiung punks FireEx (滅火器). night. Canadian/UK roots and folk Players will meet today at 1pm Peking opera classics, including Si Lang B1, 200, Roosevelt Rd Sec 4, Taipei outfitThe Dana Wylie Band and Listen to My Music! — Theater at the park for a trial run. The Seeks His Mother (四郎探母) and The City (台北市羅斯福路四段200號B1). Call indie rockers Neon take to the stage Thanksgiving Concert by the The Fei-Yang Folk Dance Group This weekend, Taipei’s Huachung competition starts tomorrow and Jewelry Pouch (鎖麟囊). (02) 2930-0162 or visit www.thewall. on Wednesday night. Taipei Philharmonic Youth and (飛揚民族舞團) from Tainan City has Bridge Sports Park (台北市華中橋運 finishes Sunday. Competition will Metropolitan Hall (城市舞台), 25, com.tw for more information B1, 2, Ln 244, Roosevelt Rd Sec 3, Children’s Choir (聽！我們歡樂的 prepared a series of classical Chinese 動公園) on the banks of the Xindian take place in three categories: the Bade Rd Sec 3, Taipei City (台北市八德 Tomorrow and Sunday at 8pm Taipei City (台北市羅斯福路三段244巷 歌聲 — 台北愛樂少年及兒童合唱團感 dance performances for its nationwide River (新店溪) will be the venue for open category has 51 competitors; 路三段25號) Admission is NT$660 tomorrow (sold 2號B1), next to Taipower Building (台電 恩年度音樂會) will feature a program tour, which will visit Kaohsiung, Tainan, the Disc Golf Asia Open Tournament. the seniors (over 50) category 18; Feb. 12 at 7:30pm out), NT$500 on Sunday 大樓). Call (02) 2368-7310 or visit www. of sacred music selected by conductor Taipei and other cities. Organized under the auspices of and the women’s category six. More Tickets are NT$300 to NT$5,000, riverside.com.tw for more information Wu Lang (悟朗) including works by Chiayi Performing Arts Center (嘉義 the Asia Disc Golf Association and information about this weekend’s available through NTCH ticketing or Jazzy/bluesy act Kukao (鼓號大樂隊) Shows start at 9:30pm tonight and Hungarian composer Gyorgy Orban. 縣表演藝術中心), 265, Jianguo Rd Sec 2, featuring guests such as 2008 World competition can be found at www. online at www.artsticket.com.tw takes to the stage tonight at Witch 9pm tomorrow, Wednesday’s show Sunday at 7:30pm Minsyong Township, Chiayi County (嘉 Champion Dave Feldberg, the ezflyingdiscs.com.tw (Chinese) and House (女巫店). Tomorrow night it’s begins at 9pm Zhongshan Hall (台北市中山堂), 98 義縣民雄鄉建國路二段265號) competition is the first major disc golf detailed information about disc golf acoustic group Passiwali (巴西瓦里), NT$400 for admission and one drink Yenping S Rd, Taipei City (台北市延平南 Tomorrow at 7:30pm event to be held in Taipei. Competitors at www.innovadiscs.com. led by Amis singer-songwriter Chalaw tonight and tomorrow, NT$350 路98號) Tickets are NT$200 and NT$300, Contemporary (查勞). On Thursday WeiBird (韋禮安), admission on Wednesday