I have a small but important correction to suggest:
> That cooking style is something from a local aboriginal population called Hakka.
The Hakka people are not aboriginal to Taiwan, but are a Han people who are often minorities among other Han people where they live. In contrast, Taiwanese aboriginals are Austronesian, and they speak a language having the same roots as the Malay, Hawai'ians, and the Malagasy (of Madagascar); Taiwan is thought to be one of the earliest places that the Austronesians have continuously inhabited, and from which they migrated across the seas and islands.
Hey Johannes, thanks for pointing that out! I corrected it after reading up on it. Learn something new everyday! And to your last point, I wish I still had a picture of this large monument in the East coast town of Taidong where it kind of shows the history of people moving to the island, it's very cool.
Haha I assure you its very much a fun holiday in Taiwan, just some people take it a bit more seriously (traditionally) than others. I've never been to China so I'm not sure if its in the same spirit over there.
JJ Pryor's Dragon Boat History - Thank you for a beautiful bit of history. I was under the impression that dragons represented wisdom and were sought after - granted that my knowledge of Asia comes more from fiction books and TV than actual study. I would appreciate any enlightenment you can give me.
From what I understand, dragons, or more specifically the river dragons, did have an influence on the origins of the festival but I think the piece would've been far larger if I went down that rabbit whole, too.
I have a small but important correction to suggest:
> That cooking style is something from a local aboriginal population called Hakka.
The Hakka people are not aboriginal to Taiwan, but are a Han people who are often minorities among other Han people where they live. In contrast, Taiwanese aboriginals are Austronesian, and they speak a language having the same roots as the Malay, Hawai'ians, and the Malagasy (of Madagascar); Taiwan is thought to be one of the earliest places that the Austronesians have continuously inhabited, and from which they migrated across the seas and islands.
Hey Johannes, thanks for pointing that out! I corrected it after reading up on it. Learn something new everyday! And to your last point, I wish I still had a picture of this large monument in the East coast town of Taidong where it kind of shows the history of people moving to the island, it's very cool.
Only in China would so much fun stuff be associated with a warning/warding holiday instead of a jolly celebration. Great night photos, anyway.
Haha I assure you its very much a fun holiday in Taiwan, just some people take it a bit more seriously (traditionally) than others. I've never been to China so I'm not sure if its in the same spirit over there.
Such good pictures. Such a nice country.
Thanks Kathy
JJ Pryor's Dragon Boat History - Thank you for a beautiful bit of history. I was under the impression that dragons represented wisdom and were sought after - granted that my knowledge of Asia comes more from fiction books and TV than actual study. I would appreciate any enlightenment you can give me.
From what I understand, dragons, or more specifically the river dragons, did have an influence on the origins of the festival but I think the piece would've been far larger if I went down that rabbit whole, too.
EXCELLENT PICTURES. LOVED THE READ AND THE ANTICS. I'D NEVER HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT THE DRAGON BOAT RACES. THANKS FOR A NEW ADVENTURE.