Visitors to Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City will notice an oddly shaped mountain called Mount Banping. This folktale reveals how it got its distinctive shape!
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The Bunny Girl
The ancient Chinese tale of the lady who became the Goddess of the Moon.
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Ice Jelly
A refreshing treat that brings an icy coolness to Taiwan’s sub-tropical summer heat.
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The Food Taster
The story of a chieftain who died to give his people lifesaving knowledge.
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Fire and Water
A catastrophic battle between two elements forces the Mother Goddess to take action.
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The Mother Goddess
The story of the mother goddess who created the first humans.
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In the Beginning
The tale of the giant born at the beginning of time and subsequently shaped the world.
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The Great Race
A race that determined the 12 signs of the zodiac and forever pitted cats against mice.
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The White Stag
A mysterious, otherworldly guide leads unsuspecting Thao hunters to a new homeland.
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Sun Moon Lake
The indigenous folktale on the origin of the name of Taiwan’s beautiful Sun Moon Lake.
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Sundown
An ancient Atayal tale that tells of two suns in the sky and the hero who shot one down.
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The Ghost and the Fisherman
Ghost stories are not always scary. This is one characterized by joy, friendship and kindness.
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