A Dumpling dinner in Kaohsiung County

Here we are at the home of a physician in Kaohsiung County. The Tans invited us to accompany them to a gathering where a variety of dumplings were on the menu (noodles stuffed with shrimp, pork or vegetables and either steams or boiled) as well as a salad of greens, shrimp, and octopus. Everything was delicious. Of the 4 families at the gathering, all had daughters only--no sons. So, there were 12 delightful young ladies between the ages of 5 and 17. The Taiwanese society is much different from mainland China in that girls are highly valued. The Tans themselves have 4 daughters. You can see the house which has beautiful wooden floors and rooms that are partitioned by sliding, light-weight doors. It is a very comfortable home and we felt very welcomed. Dinner was followed by a stroll along the harbor and the lighting of fireworks.