Taiwan’s earthly obsession with food has a spiritual dimension as an offering to gods and ancestors.
Taiwan’s earthly obsession with food has a spiritual dimension as an offering to the spirits who watch over the vulnerable island nation. Indigenous men of the Rukai tribe hunt for wild boar in the mountains, while in the rocky tidal zone the matriarchal Amis forage the sea’s bounty. At Buddhist temples, dizzyingly diverse vegetarian menus speak to how food can cultivate compassion and connection.
AIR DATE 5/1/25
LUCKY CHOW explores the rich and complex Asian American experience through the lens of food. In season five, host Danielle Chang is joined by a new co-host, William Li. Together, they meet fascinating Asian Americans and tell their stories of courage, hope, ambition, and success in the culinary world.
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