The growing of Naturism in Taiwan
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Yes, what is most important is that the concept of nudity is related to the concept of nature, that is to say, what is natural, which was the case there is 50 years old.
Since then, all “post-modern” societies have regressed, and it is wearing clothes that is seen as natural, and not wearing it that is perceived as “perverse”.
Fortunately, it seems that there has been a thrill in people’s minds for a few years and that wanting if not to live always naked, at least admitting to being ready to do so under certain circumstances is gaining more and more followers.
We note on this subject that more and more Thai people register on the site of NAT and we now receive at home Thai friends who do not content themselves any more only with taking off their shoes at the entrance, but take off all their clothes to be naked with us.
It is a real comfort to see that the spirits open to true freedom, that of dressing as one wants or not to dress at all.
This is what particularly appeals to us in the Burning Man Festival which takes place every year at the end of August in the United States in Nevada, where for a week, a city of 50 to 70,000 people is constituted, “Black Rock City”, and where everyone can participate in artistic, musical or other projects, while being completely and legally free to dress as one wants, or to remain completely naked if one prefers, and that whether in the street, in bars or in concerts !
That, is real freedom, at least !
Nui and Phil
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Zhang in 2013 and participated in several of their naturist weekend getaway events. He was a really nice person and devoted to the naturist movement in Taiwan. I believe the last time I spent a naturist weekend with the Taiwan group was in 2017. Haven’t heard much from them since then.
But you will in the future, I believe!
I would be interested in an event or meet up of some kind once the travel restrictions ease and the world adapts to a ‘new’ normal. I’ve been to Taiwan before and found the country to be almost tropical with fantastic food and great people. I very much hope to make a stop (clothed or otherwise) on my way to Thailand in the next many months. I am watching the (Thai) Government restrictions and changes weekly. I really hope I can return to Thailand in December.. ??
An interesting and informative article and certainly reminded me that whilst the majority of Asians are shy and consider nudism as “weird”, I know that nudists do exist most everywhere in the world .. it’s just a matter of making contact with private nudist groups and gatherings more accessible. I remember when i lived in Singapore, I searched for any clue that a nudist group might exist there. Took me some time, but eventually I discovered it. Surprisingly, I was the only Western member of the group and I suggested to them that they quietly publicise their invitation for foreigners to join. I hope the groups in Taiwan continue to prosper.
I was intrigued by your comment “Legalizing same-sex marriage did inspire the multi culture and respect for different voices, but it also inspired the swingers”. I question whether this is correct. It certainly has not been the case here in Australia.