Society and People

Society and People
Since ancient times, the goal of an ideal Chinese society has been one in which "all children are properly brought up, all adults are properly employed, and all of the elderly are properly looked after." Therefore, the ROC government has established many laws to protect the welfare of children, adolescents, women, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled. In addition to protection under the law, religion has also had a marked influence on Taiwan's society. Due to the humanism and principle of moderation found in Chinese philosophy, religious beliefs in Taiwan have a high degree of syncretism. These beliefs are mutually accommodating and thriving, providing a sense of spirituality, and serving as a profound force for education and socialization. Ą@

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**Society and People**
No.S7. Photo by Ming-yuan Yeh	52KB A Buddhist congregation chants Buddhist scriptures at Fokuangshan Temple in southern Taiwan, largest on the island.
No.S8. Photo by Larry Hsieh	61KB Monks from Fokuangshan Temple travel far and wide seeking donations, an annual activity of the Buddhist temple.
No.S9. Photo by Chung-hsin Huang	56KB Food stands in Taipei's Shihlin night market attract waves of people who seek a taste of the local delicacies.
No.S10. Photo by Ming-yuan Yeh	65KB Farmers, mostly women, pick tea leaves from a plantation on Mount Ali. It is said that best tea leaves grow in deep mountains.
No.S11. Photo by Ming-yuan Yeh	74KB Farmers harvest bananas at Chishan in southern Taiwan. Before industrialization, the fruit was Taiwan's major export, mainly to Japan.
No.S12. Photo by Ming-yuan Yeh	81KB Farmers in Yuching, Tainan County, have a field day with their bumper harvest of mangoes, favorite fruit of Taiwan's consumers.