Due to the request of my family (back in the USA), I will do my best to explain what this shrine, for lack of a better word, is. As you may or may not know, the main religions in Taiwan are Buddhism, Taoism, and Chinese folk religions. Usually, however, people and families will blend these religions together. After taking into account the blending of religions in Taiwan, over probably about 95 percent of people here on the island are some form of Buddhist/Taoist/Chinese folk religion religion. The family that I am in is primarily Taoists, with a smaller blend of Buddhism and Chinese folk religion. The shrine in their home is to honor their ancestors and their Gods. Every morning and evening, they perform a ritual know as "bi-bi". This involves replacing the water in the cups in front and the lighting of incense. Not every family does this in Taiwan, but many do. I will try to touch more on the religious practices of Taiwan in my later posts!