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 – home of the Tao Lanyu (Orchid Island) is home to the Tao, also known as Yami, an ethnic minority group who migrated to the island from the Batan Archipelago (modern day Philippines) 800 years ago. The island is … Continue reading Ponso no Tao – island of the people (Irala)