Paper Dome: Symbol of Taiwan-Japan Disaster-Relief Collaboration

Symbol of love and mutual assistance, the story of Paper Dome is one that concerns two natural disasters and transcends beyond national boundaries.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

How to reach Taomi village

Taomi village and Paper Dome is easily accessible by car or motorbike. It is situated 5 km from Puli, Nantou county on the way to Sun Moon Lake, the 21st highway. Look for Taomi farm (桃米) and Paper Dome (紙教堂) signs. Here you can see a google map of the place: View Larger Map If you travel around Taiwan by public transport reaching Taomi village can be a little bit more complicated as there is no direct bus. You have to take a bus number 6670, 6668 or 6667 from Puli bus station. These buses go to Sun Moon Lake or somewhere around it so you have to ask a driver to stop at Taomi (桃米). It takes around 10-15 minutes from Puli bus station to Taomi...

Sunday, May 1, 2011

The Story of Paper Dome

The 921 earthquake was not the only disaster that influenced Taomi community life. 6 years earlier, in January 1995 Japan suffered from the Great Hanshin earthquake. 60% of all buildings were destroyed in Kobi, the epicentre of the disaster, including the Takatori Catholic church. However, strangely a statue of Jesus remained unharmed. People understood this fact as a miracle and they decided to rebuild the church as soon as possible. An internationally...

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