A traditional craft

This is a traditional Taiwanese bamboo product, called the “blessing basket”.  In the old times, when people are getting married, they will make many blessing baskets and put fresh fruit and gifts in it.  Then, they will bring the basket around the town and give out the fruit and gifts to the neighbors. It is a symbol of sharing their joy and happiness.

The blessing baskets are in three different sizes.  The large one is usually used on the wedding day.  The medium one is used on the day of making a proposal.  And the small one is for the cigarettes and treats to share with guests after the wedding feast.

The food that can best represent Taiwan

  I think the food that can best represent Taiwan will be " rice dumpling " because it's a very special food in both Taiwan and China.

 When I was still in elemantary school, my grandmother always made many rice dumplings at the Dragon Boat Festival. She usually put some rice on the bamboo leaves, and pressed it to be solid before she added some peanuts and mushrooms. Then she would add some stewed pork and maybe chicken. After that she put rice again. Last she folded the bamboo leaves to a pyramid shape and used thin strings to tight it up.
 
  It tastes a little sticky because of the rice and you can also taste the salty favor of the stewed pork, peanuts and mushrooms. It's one of my favorite Taiwanese food.