Tradition – Island Folklore | Taiwanese Tales & Traditions

Stories Behind Taiwan’s Place-Names

A tongue-in-cheek guide to the bizarre and multifaceted history of Taiwanese toponyms.

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

A modern Taiwanese tea innovation that has conquered night markets, teahouses and taken the world by storm!

A refreshing treat that brings an icy coolness to Taiwan’s sub-tropical summer heat.

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

More than just a festival treat, rice dumplings are a tasty snack that the Taiwanese have loved for centuries!

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

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

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!