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The Food Taster

The story of a chieftain who died to give his people lifesaving knowledge.

A catastrophic battle between two elements forces the Mother Goddess to take action.

The story of the mother goddess who created the first humans.

The tale of the giant born at the beginning of time and subsequently shaped the world.

A race that determined the 12 signs of the zodiac and forever pitted cats against mice.

As newcomers settled in Taiwan, they faced the terror of the island’s notorious headhunters.

Fairies, genies and demons—Eurasian hinterlands are home to mythical beings, like Taiwan’s “mô-sîn-á.”

Ghost stories are not always scary. This is one characterized by joy, friendship and kindness.

Part II of the tragic, bloody tale of the Lady of the Hala Trees.

Beneath the Hala Tree, a tragic maiden’s spirit lingers. This is her tale.

The seventh lunar month is widely known in Taiwan as Guǐyuè, literally “Ghost Month.”

Under Tung blossoms, a new folk festival spearheads Taiwan’s modern Hakka cultural revival!