Growing tourism Lanyu, also known as Orchid Island, Taiwan, was one of the 52 top tourist destinations of the world as featured by the magazine New York Times in 2014, including a mention as a world-class diving paradise. The tourist … Continue reading Life on Lanyu today
Do you have time for hiking, cycling or a boat trip? Or do you prefer the easy and fast way of doing a tour by scooter around the island (36 km)? Just have a look and enjoy some photos of … Continue reading Lanyu’s Attractions
Tao’s new boats ceremony in July On the day before the date of the new ship’s launching ceremony in July (see Tao calendar), the crew must be dressed up for the personal invitations to friends and family. On the morning … Continue reading New boat launching ceremony
The flying fish season is the most important hunting and fishing season of the Tao tribe. Capturing flying fish is the most crucial thing for local people. Flying fish has also become the basis of Tao social organization, ritual culture, … Continue reading Flying fish season
The lunar year of the Tao is divided into 3 seasons: 1) Teyteyka, the hot season which is a period for collective celebrations and the time for building -> from July to November 2) Amian, the cold season “when everyone stays put” -> from … Continue reading Calendar of the Tao
Millet harvest season ceremony At the beginning of the year the time of the millet harvest festival is decided by the elders who need to inform everyone. The millet harvest festival is held around June. All millet planting members will … Continue reading Traditional ceremonies
Lanyu has six tribes, including the Yeyou, Fisherman, Hongtou, Langdao, Dongqing, and Yeyin. The six villages have their own different migration history, myths, legends and cultures and still show a high degree of autonomy. It is up to the tribes … Continue reading The 6 Villages of Lanyu (Orchid Island)