Formosa Series | Island Daily Life X Mandarin Workbook

Exclusively available on Pinkoi, these bibs capture the essence of classic Taiwan. The Formosa Series Taiwan, also known as Formosa, meaning "beautiful island." Each item in this series comes with a map-of-Taiwan-shaped bookmark and a fabric information card (in both Chinese and English), making them perfect gifts for foreign friends! About this creation: The base layer features the iconic grid pattern from classic elementary school Mandarin Chinese workbooks (students who attended elementary school in Taiwan will certainly recognize this for their homework). Layered on top are several classic Taiwanese everyday items: 1. Red rotary phone: Before push-button phones, the classic telephones had a rotary dial in the center. To make a call, you would turn the dial for each digit, returning it to its original position before moving to the next. 2. Yakult: A timeless favorite among children. Yakult remains incredibly appealing to kids today, often given as a special treat. 3. Piggy bank: A plastic piggy bank shaped like a pig. Almost every child had one, in various sizes. The saying "shā zhū gōng" (killing the pig master) when needing money comes from this—it doesn't mean literally slaughtering a pig, but rather opening the piggy bank to retrieve the funds. 4. Tatung Rice Cooker: It truly deserves the title of Taiwan's "invisible champion"! Every household in Taiwan has at least one Tatung rice cooker, and they are incredibly durable! One unit can serve multiple purposes, perfect for steaming eggs, cooking rice, and preparing many special "rice cooker dishes." For those studying abroad or working away from home, seeing a Tatung rice cooker evokes a deep sense of homesickness. It's even listed as an essential item to bring when moving abroad. Additionally, there are old-fashioned radios from Taiwan's 1980s, Tatung electric fans, and the uniform old-style mailboxes found in every household. All infused with a rich, nostalgic Taiwanese vibe! You can begin your journey of discovering Taiwan right here.