Category: History
Folklore is an important component of a people’s history—both resulting from and creating it. Island Folklore documents not just the traditions and narratives of Taiwan, but also the island’s unique and fascinating history.
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Rice Dumplings
More than just a festival treat, rice dumplings are a tasty snack that the Taiwanese have loved for centuries!
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The Old Chieftain
The story of an old Taiwanese chieftain who dared to march against the Empire of Japan.
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Red Cloak
As newcomers settled in Taiwan, they faced the terror of the island’s notorious headhunters.
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May Snow
Under Tung blossoms, a new folk festival spearheads Taiwan’s modern Hakka cultural revival!
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Trail of Tears
This “hill song” records memories of the first Hakkas arriving in Taiwan in the 1600s.
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Dragon Boats
The history and activities of the popular festival that marks the coming of summer in Taiwan!
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Lady Compassion
This is the story of the evolution of Taiwan’s beloved Goddess of Mercy—how a Buddhist princely saint became a motherly deity for the Taiwanese.
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Our Lady’s Child?
Take a guess: Is this a German fairy tale? Or is it a Taiwanese folktale? Explore the secret behind stories from opposite sides of the earth.