colonialism Archives | Island Folklore

Bullseye: Taiwan’s Bunun People, Warriors and Hunters

Taiwan’s Bunun people are an indigenous Formosan nation of famed warriors and skilled hunters.

The fascinating, global story of early Taiwanese money.

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.