Welcome to another episode of News Bites!
I’m Paz Bueno…
And I’m Nancy Sun!
In today's news:
A traditional Taiwanese snack in Paris, and Peruvian Q-pop!
And in today’s Tasty Tidbit…some fun facts about colors!
Stay tuned to hear more about all that, coming up next.
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台灣車輪餅風靡法國
Taiwanese Wheel Cakes Roll into France
Have you ever tried a ‘wheel cake’?
你有吃過「車輪餅」吧!
You know, those round snacks you often see at street food stalls?
Wheel cakes evolved from a Japanese pastry (從日本點心演變過來的).
And they are a popular traditional snack in Taiwan.
Wheel cakes can be both sweet and savory.
可以是甜的，也可以是鹹的。
They've got a fluffy texture (口感蓬鬆), kinda like a pancake, and they can be filled with all sorts of goodies.
And they’re becoming popular around the world!
In Vietnam (越南), they are called “Taiwanese UFO Pancakes.”
And even further away in France, people can’t get enough of them!
而在更遠的法國，人們對它們愛不釋手！
Wheel cakes are taking Paris by storm (掀起熱潮)!
Two shops are leading the way in Paris.
First up is "Ciao Roue," opened by Chang Chiao-wei (張巧薇), a Taiwanese woman living in Paris.
She wanted to bring a little piece of Taiwan to France and offer a snack that brings back childhood memories.
她想把台灣的一小部分，也就是這種能喚起童年回憶的點心，帶到法國。
Her wheel cakes made it into the French newspaper ‘Le Monde’.
The other pioneer (先鋒) is Lu Shu-yu (呂叔優).
She opened a shop called "Simplify" and then another one named "Simplify Plus."
And people love it!
People are not just eating these wheel cakes; they’re also talking about them on social media (社群媒體).
Because let’s be honest, they are perfect for photos!
It looks like this Taiwanese snack is here to stay in France.
So the next time you enjoy a wheel cake, just remember, you're not just eating a snack.
下次享用車輪餅時，記住你不是單純吃點心。
You're eating an international sensation!
你是在品嚐轟動國際的美食！
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秘魯 Q-Pop 的興起
The Rise of Peruvian Q-Pop
You have definitely heard of K-pop.
It’s a music genre (音樂形式) from South Korea that has attracted (吸引了) millions of fans from all over the world.
And in Peru, it has inspired a whole new genre.
在秘魯，南韓 K-pop 激發了全新的音樂類型。
A young musician from Lima, Peru, is creating a whole new sound.
Lenin Tamayo is mixing the beats of K-pop with songs in Quechua, a language that dates back to the Incas.
Lenin Tamayo 把 K-pop 的節奏跟印加語 Quechua 的歌曲混合在一起。
Quechua is spoken by about 10 million people across South America (大約一千萬人使用印加語).
Lenin grew up speaking it, and he wants to use his music to fight discrimination and honor his heritage.
Lenin 從小就說這種語言，他希望用音樂來對抗歧視並且尊重他的傳統。
Lenin got into K-pop when he was in school.
He found it was a way to make friends and deal with bullying.
His love for Korean culture and Quechua language has given birth to Q-pop.
他對韓國文化和 Quechua 語言的熱愛促成了 Q-pop 的誕生。
The Internet is buzzing about it (議論紛紛), and he's even getting a lot of love on TikTok.
His debut album (首張專輯) dropped last month.
Each song is based on Incan myths (印加神話).
And his stage performances include traditional Peruvian instruments like rain sticks and panpipes.
他的舞台表演還包括像雨聲棒和排笛這樣的傳統秘魯樂器。
So if you're interested in a new music genre, check out Q-pop.
Fans say it's a way to honor and learn about the rich history and culture of Peru.
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So, in today's News Bites:
Wheel cakes, a traditional Taiwanese snack, are becoming a big hit in France.
Shops in Paris like "Ciao Roue" and "Simplify" are helping to spread the love for this delicious treat.
People are talking about them on social media and posting pictures of the snack.
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And,
Lenin Tamayo is mixing K-pop with the traditional Quechua language.
He calls it Q-pop, and his songs are based on Incan myths.
He wants to use his music to fight discrimination and honor his heritage.
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趣味小點
Tasty Tidbit
You've probably watched the sun set, right?
That beautiful orange glow is something many of us look forward to.
But on Mars, sunsets aren't orange; they're blue!
It's all because of the way Mars' thin atmosphere scatters sunlight.
And speaking of colorful facts, 9-year-old Emma from Li-Sing Elementary School in Taichung City has some interesting tidbits to share!
…
…wow! My eyes are also brown!
If you have a fun fact or a joke you’d like to share with us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode!
We’ll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!