Secrets of the Raknus Selu Trail - SYOK Podcast [ENG]

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Welcome to AXN Asia's Secrets of the Raknus Selu Trail, a four-part podcast series that chronicles the Hakka trail of Taiwan's most iconic exports that is also a cultural and industrial link to the world. Follow our 2 incredible hosts, Chris and Danny, as they discover this new gem destination and uncover the beauty of the Raknus Selu Trail, including delicious Hakka cuisines and heartwarming stories of the Hakka heritage to unveil the Hakka culture to the world! For sponsorships or collaborations, email hello@syok.my or WhatsApp 012-2494632

Episodes

14 Oct 2022
Flora and Fauna
The beauty of Taiwan’s mountains and forests has always been world-renowned, and the Raknus Selu Trail spans over 200km, covering Taiwanese cities of Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli and Taichung. In this final episode, Chris Stowers shares his experience as a photographer to capture the beauty of the trail’s natural wonders and learn deeper insights on the wide variety of flora and fauna, including a man named Mr Lizard. While Danny Wen Shi Kai voices out his surprise at discovering new aspects of the
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25m 27s
14 Oct 2022
Flora and Fauna
The beauty of Taiwan’s mountains and forests has always been world-renowned, and the Raknus Selu Trail spans over 200km, covering Taiwanese cities of Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli and Taichung. In this final episode, Chris Stowers shares his experience as a photographer to capture the beauty of the trail’s natural wonders and learn deeper insights on the wide variety of flora and fauna, including a man named Mr Lizard. While Danny Wen Shi Kai voices out his surprise at discovering new aspects of the
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25m 27s
12 Oct 2022
Hakka Cuisine
The Secrets of Raknus Selu Trail chronicles the Hakka trail of Taiwan’s most iconic exports that is also a cultural and industrial link to the world, such as the “Chorus Road”, which is Taiwan’s longest national-level natural trial and carries the glorious history of Taiwan’s “Tea Tycoon”. In this episode, Chris Stowers and Danny Wen Shi Kai share their Hakka food adventures as they explore the Raknus Selu Trail. From discovering a tea named after Queen Elizabeth II, to savoring authentic Hakka
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22m 34s
12 Oct 2022
Hakka Cuisine
The Secrets of Raknus Selu Trail chronicles the Hakka trail of Taiwan’s most iconic exports that is also a cultural and industrial link to the world, such as the “Chorus Road”, which is Taiwan’s longest national-level natural trial and carries the glorious history of Taiwan’s “Tea Tycoon”. In this episode, Chris Stowers and Danny Wen Shi Kai share their Hakka food adventures as they explore the Raknus Selu Trail. From discovering a tea named after Queen Elizabeth II, to savoring authentic Hakka
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22m 34s
27 Sep 2022
History and Culture
The 300-year-old Raknus Selu Trail in Taiwan has been stitched together from old trails, farming roads, and narrow hiking paths where these ancient trails have witnessed the historical bond between the Hakka and aboriginal people. The Raknus Selu Trail's name originates from rak­nus, which means "camphor tree" in Atayal and Sai­siyat, and Selu, which means "small path" in Hakka. In this episode, Chris Stowers and Danny Wen Shi Kai share the mysteries they unearth on this historic trail brimming
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23m 56s
27 Sep 2022
History and Culture
The 300-year-old Raknus Selu Trail in Taiwan has been stitched together from old trails, farming roads, and narrow hiking paths where these ancient trails have witnessed the historical bond between the Hakka and aboriginal people. The Raknus Selu Trail's name originates from rak­nus, which means "camphor tree" in Atayal and Sai­siyat, and Selu, which means "small path" in Hakka. In this episode, Chris Stowers and Danny Wen Shi Kai share the mysteries they unearth on this historic trail brimming
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23m 56s
27 Sep 2022
The Journey
Welcome to the Secrets of the Raknus Selu Trail Podcast. Hosted by Chris Stowers and Danny Wen Shi Kai. The Raknus Selu Trail is Taiwan’s very first long-distance trail network of more than 400 kilometres in length and our hosts will take us on their journey through its vibrant and dense foliage, revealing their behind-the-scenes experiences to uncover intricate customs and stories of the Hakka heritage while filming the documentary. Along for the ride is a curious guest, Radio DJ Joseph Lin (Ta
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24m 37s
27 Sep 2022
The Journey
Welcome to the Secrets of the Raknus Selu Trail Podcast. Hosted by Chris Stowers and Danny Wen Shi Kai. The Raknus Selu Trail is Taiwan’s very first long-distance trail network of more than 400 kilometres in length and our hosts will take us on their journey through its vibrant and dense foliage, revealing their behind-the-scenes experiences to uncover intricate customs and stories of the Hakka heritage while filming the documentary. Along for the ride is a curious guest, Radio DJ Joseph Lin (Ta
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24m 37s
13 Sep 2022
Trailer - Secrets of Raknus Selu Trail Podcast Series
Introducing Secrets of the Raknus Selu Trail, a four-part podcast series, hosted by British photographer, Chris Stowers, and award-winning Taiwanese food and travel writer, Danny Wen Shi-Kai, including special guests, Radio DJ Andrew Zhan (Singapore’s UFM100.3) and Radio DJ Joseph Lin (Taiwan’s ICRT FM100).    Episode 1 will feature The Journey as the duo share their experiences behind the scenes of production and what they learnt in their journey. For episode 2, the podcast will cover the Hakka
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30s
13 Sep 2022
Trailer - Secrets of Raknus Selu Trail Podcast Series
Introducing Secrets of the Raknus Selu Trail, a four-part podcast series, hosted by British photographer, Chris Stowers, and award-winning Taiwanese food and travel writer, Danny Wen Shi-Kai, including special guests, Radio DJ Andrew Zhan (Singapore’s UFM100.3) and Radio DJ Joseph Lin (Taiwan’s ICRT FM100).    Episode 1 will feature The Journey as the duo share their experiences behind the scenes of production and what they learnt in their journey. For episode 2, the podcast will cover the Hakka
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Welcome to AXN Asia's Secrets of the Raknus Selu Trail, a four-part podcast series that chronicles the Hakka trail of Taiwan's most iconic exports that is also a cultural and industrial link to the world. Follow our 2 incredible hosts, Chris and Danny, as they discover this new gem destination and uncover the beauty of the Raknus Selu Trail, including delicious Hakka cuisines and heartwarming stories of the Hakka heritage to unveil the Hakka culture to the world! For sponsorships or collaborations, email hello@syok.my or WhatsApp 012-2494632

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