From Palau to Taitung: A Transpacific Journey of Cultural Legacy
An Epic Star-Guided Voyage The crew of the Palauan traditional outrigger canoe Alingano Maisu, led by Austronesian master navigator Sesario, relied on ancestral wisdom such as celestial navigation and reading the ocean’s currents [...]
Tapping into Memory: The Revival of Hand-Tapping Tattoo Culture
Tribal Codes Imprinted on the Body As the homeland of the Austronesian peoples, Taiwan has long embraced hand-tapping tattoo culture, an integral part of Indigenous social structures and identity. This traditional technique, which [...]
The Versatile Beauty of Shell Ginger
(Photo credit: iliworkshop) For years, the Taitung County Government has been dedicated to promoting local cultural crafts, with a particular emphasis on shell ginger (lengac in Amis), a valuable cultural asset of the [...]
Brewing Stories: The Timeless Legacy of Taitung’s Indigenous Liquor Culture
(Photo Credit: TRULY WINE) (Photo Credit: @yusenlinlin) In Taitung, brewing is not just a craft; it is a bridge connecting generations and a vessel for cultural heritage. Liquor culture has [...]
Taitung Millet Farming: Bridging Sustainability and Cultural Heritage Transmission
(Photo credit: @ulivelivek) In Taitung, a land rich in resources, millet is not just a crop; it is a vital symbol that carries the cultural memory and spirit of the indigenous peoples. From [...]
Weaving Taitung’s Culture and Spirit with Centuries-Old Austronesian Techniques
(Photo Credit: kaiana) On the rich lands of Taitung, generations of Austronesian peoples have woven their ancestors' wisdom into a vibrant cultural tapestry. Take Ibu, a Bunun weaver from the Kanting [...]
