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Gei Shu Dou's Sweet & Antique Vacation

Gei Shu Dou's Sweet & Antique Vacation

鯨舟堂休業中

Kevin Zhou, a Taipei native with a passion for pastries, relocates to Tainan at the invitation of his friend Kunyu Lee. Together, they open Gei Shu Dou—a charming shop featuring desserts on the first floor and antiques on the second. However, Kunyu’s work as an antique collector soon takes him abroad for an extended period, leaving Kevin to manage the shop alone. Sensitive and perfectionistic, Kevin pours his heart into the business for over a year, but a single negative online review pushes him to close the shop indefinitely.

 

This beautifully crafted story is brought to life under the professional guidance of the Tainan Municipal Administration of Culture Heritage. The manga artist seamlessly weaves together the region’s rich history and local charm, drawing inspiration from artifacts unearthed in Tainan, such as Siraya pottery jars, Dutch-era porcelain, Qing Dynasty glass bottles, and Japanese colonial city crest cups. Each of these treasures is paired with Tainan's signature sweetness—a layered cake symbolizing the city’s century-old heritage.

 

With its delicate storytelling and vivid illustrations, this manga offers readers a heartfelt depiction of local life, inviting them on a journey through Tainan's cultural and culinary history. A feast for the senses and the soul, it’s both a celebration of tradition and a tribute to the enduring sweetness of Tainan.

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Publisher: Gaea Books
Date: 02/2024
212 pages | 14.8 x 21cm Volume: 1 (END)

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