Island Folklore

Trail of Tears

This “hill song” records memories of leaving behind one’s home and sailing for the unknown.

Black Bears and Clouded Leopards were not always black and spotted. This is their tale.

A love story—once each year, two stars cross the “Silver River” for a long-awaited reunion.

The history and activities of the popular festival that marks the coming of summer in Taiwan!

This series presents Taiwan’s summertime festivals, an aboriginal tale and Hakka traditions.

An account of the evolution of Taiwan’s beloved Goddess of Mercy.

From the Holy Bible to Taiwan’s aboriginal tales, flood myths feature widely in ancient literature.

The Sea Goddess has two loyal attendants who are “all eyes and ears.” This is their story.

A short, tragic tale that tells of how fireflies came to be and how they got their name.

The Sea Goddess is the protector of Taiwan. She was once a real person and this is her legend.