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Taiwanese Language: History, Culture and Linguistics

Taiwanese is more than a language; it’s a symbol of Taiwan’s rich culture, history and a living embodiment of Taiwan’s heritage and identity.

Taiwan is home to over 20 Austronesian and Sinitic languages. This incredible linguistic diversity reflects Taiwan’s multicultural roots.

This is the story of a bizarre and fascinating writing system, developed in the 1800s, used to write the Taiwanese language.