[Culture Plus] Living Enthusiastically at Eighty! The Philosophy of Joyful Aging by Folk Song Godmother Tao Hsiao-ching
Veteran broadcaster Tao Hsiao-ching, known as the "Godmother of Folk Songs," has released a new book, "Living with Enthusiasm." The book shares her philosophy of living vibrantly even at 80, including starting dance at 60, overcoming cancer, and launching an internet radio station at 70.
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Host: Chiu Tsu-yin / Central News Agency Chief Reporter
Guest: Tao Hsiao-ching / Veteran Broadcaster, Mother of Taiwanese Folk Songs
Veteran broadcaster Tao Hsiao-ching, hailed as the "Godmother of Folk Songs," is not only a driving force behind the promotion of Taiwanese pop music but also a practitioner who lives a colorful life in her golden years. Her recently released new book, "Living with Enthusiasm," uses her personal experiences to break the public's anxiety about "aging," demonstrating abundant life energy.
In this aging society, how should we face illness and aging? Tao Hsiao-ching shared her active daily life even after retirement on the program: starting dance at 60, overcoming cancer and surgery, and even establishing an internet radio station at 70. She also candidly shared her journey of accompanying her partner Liang Xuan through dementia, and even signed an advance medical directive with her family. Listen to this episode of "Culture Plus" to learn how to "live enthusiastically" and splendidly at every stage of life!
Post-production team: Central News Agency All-Media Center Video Editor | Text Editor: Huang Yong-sheng Opening Music Performance: Chiu Jing-heng
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Host: Chiu Tsu-yin / Central News Agency Chief Reporter
Guest: Tao Hsiao-ching / Veteran Broadcaster, Mother of Taiwanese Folk Songs
Veteran broadcaster Tao Hsiao-ching, hailed as the "Godmother of Folk Songs," is not only a driving force behind the promotion of Taiwanese pop music but also a practitioner who lives a colorful life in her golden years. Her recently released new book, "Living with Enthusiasm," uses her personal experiences to break the public's anxiety about "aging," demonstrating abundant life energy.
In this aging society, how should we face illness and aging? Tao Hsiao-ching shared her active daily life even after retirement on the program: starting dance at 60, overcoming cancer and surgery, and even establishing an internet radio station at 70. She also candidly shared her journey of accompanying her partner Liang Xuan through dementia, and even signed an advance medical directive with her family. Listen to this episode of "Culture Plus" to learn how to "live enthusiastically" and splendidly at every stage of life!
Post-production team: Central News Agency All-Media Center Video Editor | Text Editor: Huang Yong-sheng Opening Music Performance: Chiu Jing-heng
Listen now: [Culture Plus | Chiu Tsu-yin X Tao Hsiao-ching]
▶"Culture Plus" FB fan page: Search Culture Plus
▶Feedback email: cnaonpodcast@gmail.com
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