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History Mythology Sinitic TraditionJuly 4, 2019November 23, 2019

Holy Cow: Taiwan’s Bovine Folklore

Taiwanese traditions that centre around the island’s cows, oxen and buffalos.

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Folktale Legend Mythology Sinitic TraditionSeptember 20, 2018September 19, 2018

The Bunny Girl

The ancient Chinese tale of the lady who became the Goddess of the Moon.

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History Sinitic TraditionJune 28, 2018July 27, 2019

Old Man’s Tea

An age-old tea ceremony that closes gaps and bridges families and friends in Taiwan.

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History Legend Sinitic TraditionJune 14, 2018July 27, 2019

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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Folktale Mythology Sinitic TraditionMarch 1, 2018December 8, 2019

The Great Race

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

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Indigenous Mythology Sinitic TraditionNovember 2, 2017January 15, 2019

In the Shadows

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

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Sinitic TraditionSeptember 7, 2017January 15, 2019

Ghost Month

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

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History Sinitic TraditionAugust 10, 2017July 27, 2019

May Snow

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

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Folktale Mythology Sinitic TraditionJune 15, 2017January 15, 2019

Seventh Eve

A love story—once each year, two stars cross the “Silver River” for a long-awaited reunion.

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History Legend Sinitic TraditionJune 1, 2017July 27, 2019

Dragon Boats

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

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History Sinitic TraditionApril 20, 2017July 27, 2019

Lady Compassion

An account of the evolution of Taiwan’s beloved Goddess of Mercy.

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Mythology Sinitic TraditionApril 6, 2017January 15, 2019

All Eyes and Ears

The Sea Goddess has two loyal attendants who are “all eyes and ears.” This is their story.

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Legend Sinitic TraditionMarch 23, 2017January 15, 2019

The Silent Maiden

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

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Folktale Indigenous TraditionMarch 16, 2017January 15, 2019

Our Lady’s Child?

Take a guess: Is this a German fairytale? Or is it a Taiwanese folktale?

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History Sinitic TraditionMarch 8, 2017July 27, 2019

A Tale of Two Cities

“3/8” is the date of the Int’l Women’s Day. It also sounds just like a very common Taiwanese expression.

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History Indigenous TraditionMarch 2, 2017November 2, 2019

Matriarch

In the ancient homeland of the Amis and Puyuma peoples, women once ruled.

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