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The indigenous folktale on the origin of the name of Taiwan’s beautiful Sun Moon Lake.
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An ancient Atayal tale that tells of two suns in the sky and the hero who shot one down.
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As newcomers settled in Taiwan, they faced the terror of the island’s notorious headhunters.
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Fairies, genies and demons—Eurasian hinterlands are home to mythical beings, like Taiwan’s “mô-sîn-á.”
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Ghost stories are not always scary. This is one characterized by joy, friendship and kindness.
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Part II of the tragic, bloody tale of the Lady of the Hala Trees.
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Beneath the Hala Tree, a tragic maiden’s spirit lingers. This is her tale.
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The seventh lunar month is widely known in Taiwan as Guǐyuè, literally “Ghost Month.”
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Under Tung blossoms, a new folk festival spearheads Taiwan’s modern Hakka cultural revival!
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Memories of martyrs help a struggling people find their identity in a brave new world.
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This “hill song” records memories of the first Hakkas arriving in Taiwan in the 1600s.
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Black Bears and Clouded Leopards were not always black and spotted. This is their tale.
Island Folklore: Taiwanese Tales & Traditions
An online repository of Taiwan’s folktales, history, legends, myths and traditions.