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Martyrs

Memories of martyrs help a struggling people find their identity in a brave new world.

This “hill song” records memories of the first Hakkas arriving in Taiwan in the 1600s.

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

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

This is the legendary tale of a petty criminal who became an outlaw and a folk hero in Taiwan.

In the late 1600s, the pirate king, Koxinga, ruled over the island of Taiwan. Today, he is a Taiwanese folk hero and this is his story.