Taiwanese traditions that centre around the island’s cows, oxen and buffalos.
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Island Folklore | Taiwanese Tales & Traditions
An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.
Taiwanese traditions that centre around the island’s cows, oxen and buffalos.
Read MoreThe ancient Chinese tale of the lady who became the Goddess of the Moon.
Read MoreAn age-old tea ceremony that closes gaps and bridges families and friends in Taiwan.
Read MoreMore than just a festival treat, rice dumplings are a tasty snack that the Taiwanese have loved for centuries!
Read MoreA race that determined the 12 signs of the zodiac and forever pitted cats against mice.
Read MoreFairies, genies and demons—Eurasian hinterlands are home to mythical beings, like Taiwan’s “mô-sîn-á.”
Read MoreThe seventh lunar month is widely known in Taiwan as Guǐyuè, literally “Ghost Month.”
Read MoreUnder Tung blossoms, a new folk festival spearheads Taiwan’s modern Hakka cultural revival!
Read MoreA love story—once each year, two stars cross the “Silver River” for a long-awaited reunion.
Read MoreThe history and activities of the popular festival that marks the coming of summer in Taiwan!
Read MoreAn account of the evolution of Taiwan’s beloved Goddess of Mercy.
Read MoreThe Sea Goddess has two loyal attendants who are “all eyes and ears.” This is their story.
Read MoreThe Sea Goddess is the protector of Taiwan. She was once a real person and this is her legend.
Read MoreTake a guess: Is this a German fairytale? Or is it a Taiwanese folktale?
Read More“3/8” is the date of the Int’l Women’s Day. It also sounds just like a very common Taiwanese expression.
Read MoreIn the ancient homeland of the Amis and Puyuma peoples, women once ruled.
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