colonialism – 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 story of an old Taiwanese chieftain who dared to march against the Empire of Japan.

This is the legendary tale of a petty criminal who became an outlaw and a folk hero in Taiwan.

In the late 1600s, a pirate king ruled Taiwan. Today, he is a folk hero and this is his story.