Yu Tsai explores Escape Plan X, an artist’s collective located in the historic Cian Yue Building of Taichung. Although Escape Plan X began as a graffiti space, artists from other mediums have found residency here.
On the rooftop at Cian Yue Building, founding member Allen Yong relays explains to Yu Tsai how Escape Plan X plans to revitalize the building and art scene in Taichung’s central district.
Colorful Graffiti at the Escape Plan X collective, is a signature of the group and a telltale sign of how the younger generation are making Taichung their own.
Allen Yong and Yu Tsai chat while the crew captures their conversation on the rooftop at Cian Yue Building.
Rainbow Village is a magical and whimsical art space in Taichung. A land of wonder transformed from a simple military dependent’s village.
86 year old veteran, Huang Yong-Fu - now affectionately known as Grandpa Rainbow, poses with Yu Tsai in the Rainbow Village that he created.
Cheerful Lanterns brighten the night at Rainbow Village.
Yu Tsai and Soac Liu cross Taichung’s midday traffic on the way to Sing Fa Ting for shaved ice.
A moment of joy at Mitsumame Bubble Tea.
At Minglun Pancake in Feng Chia Night Market, Yu Tsai meets owner Mr. Zhang. Minglun pancake has been making this staple of Taiwanese cuisine for more than 30 years.
Lots of chili sauce makes the egg pancakes extra scrumptious at Minglun Pancake.
Yu Tsai tries his hand at making an egg pancake.
Between sampling food at many stalls in busy Feng Chia Night Market, Yu Tsai catches his breath.
Taking in the nightlife at Feng Chia Night Market, Yu Tsai and Soac Liu stroll the busy streets.
Back in the kitchen, crafting Popcorn Chicken with Ice Cream and Waffle for the guests.
Cheers! Celebrating over a meal with new friends in Taichung.
It’s a wrap, after a delicious meal with Yu Tsai’s new friends Soac Liu, the Sing Fa Ting family.