Multilingual Snail Alley in Tainan

Language Log 2026-01-28

Summary:

"Snail Alley" is only a semi-official name, but lots of inhabitants there have taken up the theme with some snail decorations. Mark Swofford at the entrance to the alley: Restaurant: Henri Matisse, L'Escargot: Svelte snail: Now you know why the snail is my logo and totem. Selected readings "Rainbow snail" (10/16/14) — native to eastern […]

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Authors:

Victor Mair

Date tagged:

01/28/2026, 12:49

Date published:

01/28/2026, 12:04