Take a guess: Is this a German #fairytale? Or is it a Taiwanese #folktale? Explore the secret behind stories from opposite sides of the earth. #FolkloreThursday

“Three-eight” is both the date of International Women’s Day (March 8) and a very common Taiwanese expression or tease. What’s the connection? Find out here! #FolkloreThursday #Taiwan

In the ancient homeland of the #Amis and #Puyuma peoples on #Taiwan’s Pacific coast, women once ruled. Learn about these traditional matriarchal societies!

From pygmies to dwarves, legends of “little folk” exist all over the world, including #Taiwan. #FolkloreThursday

The #Paiwan people have many origin myths. Here is a sampling of these Paiwan origin tales. #Taiwan #FolkloreThursday

This is the legendary tale of a petty criminal who became an outlaw and a #folkhero in #Taiwan. #FolkloreThursday

The #Atayal are an ancient #Austronesian tribe indigenous to #Taiwan. This is their #originstory. #FolkloreThursday

In the late 1600s, the pirate king, Koxinga, ruled over the island of Taiwan. Today, he is a Taiwanese folk hero and this is his story. #Taiwan #Koxinga #FolkloreThursday

Why do roosters crow? Why do stags have antlers? Why are dogs good deer-hunting companions? #Taiwan #folktale #folklore #FolkloreThursday

Discover the Truku War of 1914, Taiwan’s largest 20th-century battle where 30,000 Japanese forces fought 3,000 indigenous #Truku warriors. #Taiwan #Taroko #History #FolkloreThursday

From a children’s tale: On the 3rd day of the Lunar New Year, the mice welcome their brides. #Taiwan #folktale #folklore #FolkloreThursday

Discover the Truku War of 1914, Taiwan’s largest 20th-century battle where 30,000 Japanese forces fought 3,000 indigenous #Truku warriors. #Taiwan #Taroko #History #FolkloreThursday