Island Folklore: Taiwanese Tales & Traditions

An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

Author: Island Folklore

  • February 28: Terror in Formosa

    February 28: Terror in Formosa

    Island Folklore
    Taiwanese Tales & Traditions • An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

    An Australian newspaper’s real-time report of a massacre that forever scarred the Taiwanese.

  • Bolivian Silver and Nagasaki Cash

    Bolivian Silver and Nagasaki Cash

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    Taiwanese Tales & Traditions • An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

    The fascinating, global story of early Taiwanese money.

  • Holy Cow: Taiwan’s Bovine Folklore

    Holy Cow: Taiwan’s Bovine Folklore

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    Taiwanese Tales & Traditions • An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

    Taiwanese traditions that centre around the island’s cows, oxen and buffalos.

  • Demon Birds and Fine Ceramics

    Demon Birds and Fine Ceramics

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    Taiwanese Tales & Traditions • An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

    What do a giant stone demon bird and fine ceramics have in common? Both are found in a quiet, scenic town near the Taiwanese capital!

  • Stories Behind Taiwan’s Place-Names

    Stories Behind Taiwan’s Place-Names

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    Taiwanese Tales & Traditions • An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

    A tongue-in-cheek guide to the bizarre and multifaceted history of Taiwanese toponyms.

  • The Bunny Girl

    The Bunny Girl

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    Taiwanese Tales & Traditions • An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

    The ancient Chinese tale of the lady who became the Goddess of the Moon.

  • Bubbles & Pearls

    Bubbles & Pearls

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    Taiwanese Tales & Traditions • An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

    A modern Taiwanese tea—the bubble tea—innovation that has conquered night markets, teahouses and taken the world by storm!

  • Ice Jelly

    Ice Jelly

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    Taiwanese Tales & Traditions • An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

    A refreshing treat that brings an icy coolness to Taiwan’s sub-tropical summer heat.

  • Old Man’s Tea

    Old Man’s Tea

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    Taiwanese Tales & Traditions • An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

    An age-old tea ceremony that closes gaps and bridges families and friends in Taiwan.

  • Rice Dumplings

    Rice Dumplings

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    Taiwanese Tales & Traditions • An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.

    More than just a festival treat, rice dumplings are a tasty snack that the Taiwanese have loved for centuries!