Chasing Rainbows in Taiwan

This artistic village shines as a living example of perseverance, joy and triumph

- MANJULIKA PRAMOD

The sound of shutter-bugs pepper the background as visitors literally hijack every inch of the walls in Lane 56 on Chun'an Road to pose for photographs. Some are dumbfounded in awe as they get closer to the houses. Their smiling faces say it all. This area in Nantun district of Taiwan is buzzing with joyous cheer and contagious energy as travellers from around the world gather to unravel the mystique of the 11 kaleidoscopic houses, each with an array of colourful wall art and figurines. In this rainbow village of Taiwan, it is undeniably hard not to gush over the cuteness of the adorably stylised kittens, pretty pandas, tiny tigers, beautiful birds, and laughing dolls; all p