Three giant mechanical elephants paraded through the streets of Taiwan’s capital this weekend for the opening of the 2026 Taipei Arts Festival. The spectacle, “Trois éléphants passent…,” was staged by French street theater company Compagnie Oposito and drew crowds of more than 100,000 on Saturday, September 5.

Life can be complicated, can’t it? We worry about what other people think, complain that we don’t have enough, and sometimes even turn the things we want into new stress.  Today, we’re listening to an iconic Tâi-gí song Just Be Happy (歡喜就好), by Taiwanese singer Chen Lei (陳雷).  Released in 1994, this popular track reminds us that life is short, and there’s no point worrying too much about things we can’t control. Remember, as the title says – just be happy.

Have you ever imagined working in a profession where every word you say for someone else could shape what happens next? For Angel Kao, becoming an English–Chinese court interpreter in Taiwan was never part of a carefully laid-out career plan. An unexpected experience overseas gave her a personal glimpse into how intimidating and defenseless a legal system can make you feel when navigating it in an unfamiliar language. Years later, a friend’s suggestion opened the door to a profession she had never imagined pursuing. In Part One of this Formosa Dream Chasers interview, Angel looks back on her relationship with English, the experiences that shaped her understanding of language, and her surprising journey into Taiwan’s courtrooms. She also reveals what went through her mind during her first assignment, and why stepping into court involved a little more than professional preparation. Tune in to discover how an unexpected turn became an opportunity to help others find their vo...

Incredibly bizarre, with an unpredictable plot, yet deeply healing after watching — these descriptions seem contradictory, but they are my impression of Peak Everything. Tune in to find out more! Find Wanson on Instagram (@wansonscafe) and YouTube (阿善Café/Wanson's Café)

How many eggs do you think a mature female green iguana can lay in a single clutch? A) 10-20 B) 30-40 C) 70-80 D) 100-120 Kaohsiung is set to change the way it tackles its growing population of invasive green iguanas, with the city government planning to offer vouchers for qualifying adult iguanas removed by trained members of the public.  Beloved actress Hayden Panettiere was more than a celebrity, as she advocated strongly for marine mammal rights. At the age of 18 she traveled to Japan to protest annual dolphin hunts. Listen to this episode of Formosa Fauna to find out more. Formosa Fauna is back this week to entertainingly educate you about animals both in Taiwan and abroad! Spend the next 20 minutes listening to this episode and feeding your noggin with fun facts about the animal kingdom so you can become smarter than all of your friends. Want to share your own story and have it read on air? Send your story (photos welcome) to tristan@rti.org.tw! See you every week fo...

Join Joey as he brings to Rti his syndicated show Asia Pop 40. The chart tallies streaming numbers from iTunes and Spotify across Asia. For some of the most listened-to pop music hits on this continent, check out "Asia's Own Chart" show, Asia Pop 40. For the full chart, visit www.asiapop40.com Contact the show at: info@asiapop40.com