They are often regarded as politically indifferent, but when faced with the government’s inability to quickly respond to changing social values, the new generation has become ever more enthusiastic about public affairs. The Wenlin Yuan urban renewal project, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, and the death of Hung Chung-Chiu have catalyzed a wave of street-level student and social movements that pursue equality and justice...

“As a mother, I simply want to help my fellow villagers find their way home. Only when people are back will our language and culture be able to be passed on.”

from a marriage when both parties are indigenous persons, and one of them the future community leader of an indigenous village? With love and tolerance, Dremedreman Curimudjuq and Daniel Moore slowly break through the boundaries and barriers of culture and nationality, and integrate each other's cultures into their lives with acceptance.

Walking into any indigenous village in Taiwan, we can always catch a glimpse of church buildings and bright red crosses. Can it be that all indigenous people in Taiwan are Christians? Rituals and ceremonies play an important role in indigenous religious culture, but under the influence of outsiders, Taiwan’s indigenous people begin to follow practices of foreign religions, such as praying with incense sticks, reciting the Bible, and converting to the Christian faith. What on earth has contributed to the widespread popularity of Christianity among Taiwan’s indigenous communities?

Colors blue, red and white woven into gorgeous patterns. V-neck sleeveless long gown, enchantingly beautiful and elegant. The somewhat western modern design is, surprisingly, a rare indigenous wedding dress. Musasu, a creative Atayal studio is the magical hand behind the twist to the traditional gown. ...

One of the most well-known Taiwan Plains Indigenous Peoples to the present public, the Siraya people not only has been fighting fiercely for name rectification with the Tainan City Government for the past decades, but also are the first group of indigenous people to have contact with individuals from other countries in history. The “Formosans” the Netherlands referred to were actually the four major communities in Tainan (Xingang, Xiaolong, Backloun, and Madou), the indigenous peoples who are now known as the Siraya.

The newlyweds-to-be pose on their ancestral homeland with chins slightly raised and thoughtful and focused gaze.....be confident, proud and gorgeous.

However far away from home they are, indigenous people living in the cities still have their hearts attached to their communities.

Angcoh Community, a typical mini Pangcah community hidden next to Siouguluan River in the East Rift Valley. There are only 100 households......

Most of us are aware that there are at least nine indigenous peoples in Taiwan, an impression derived from the name of the famous indigenous theme park in Nantou, central Taiwan. Some may even know that currently, the number of officially recognized indigenous peoples has increased to sixteen. Furthermore, those concerned about ethnic issues would be aware that at the end of October of this year, the ruling has been made in response to the Siraya’s petition for a constitutional interpretation regarding their indigenous identity. The Taiwan Plains Indigenous Peoples are eligible to ......

There are times in life when we tend to avoid talking about certain issues for fear of offending or hurting the feelings of people involved due to our lack of knowledge or familiarity with the topics that prevents us from making sound judgments. Therefore, we always keep a safe distance from each other, which also leads to estrangement. For different ethnic groups in Taiwan, being unfamiliar with each other does not help achieve a multiethnic society that embraces diverse cultures. Only by recognizing and appreciating each other's differences can we achieve mutual admiration and respect. ...

“Can you support yourself financially?” “Why are you not as outstanding as other people?” “Have you ever thought about what to do in the future?” Are you fed up with all those questions? Do you feel like yelling, “Auntie, can I quit working hard?” This time, the “Misanthropic Philosopher” decided to stay away from the hustle and bustle of cities and to explore the Atayal community in Nanao Township a bit. How exactly is indigenous life different from what we think? ?...