Category: Sinitic
Han Chinese settlers began arriving in Taiwan in the 1600s. Their stories—passed down in the many distinct Sinitic, Han or Chinese languages of Taiwan—are undeniably central to Taiwanese folklore and culture in general. They include stories born on the island from the experiences of settlers since the 17th century and tales that originated on the continent that were subsequently brought to the island.
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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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Seventh Eve
A love story—once each year, two stars cross the “Silver River” for a long-awaited reunion.
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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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All Eyes and Ears
The Sea Goddess has two loyal attendants who are “all eyes and ears.” This is their story.