Peeling Left: Surfing as Defiance in Taiwan's Democratic Transition

Taiwan’s wonderful waves have always been there, but its surfing culture took decades to catch up. This episode dives into the untold story of surfing in Taiwan, showing how decades of restrictions and cultural attitudes held back its rise, and how events like the Taiwan Open of Surfing are propelling it into the spotlight.

Following a young Taiwanese surfer’s journey to the competition, we uncover the challenges and triumphs that have shaped Taiwan’s surfing scene and its growing presence on the global stage.