In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca Lin, a British-Taiwanese scholar who, after spending most of her life in Leicester, UK, has returned to her mother’s homeland of Taiwan.

Join us as Rebecca shares her transformative journey of discovering the rich cultural and linguistic diversity of Taiwan while reconnecting with her own roots. We also delve into Formosan Futures, an art exhibition highlighting Taiwan’s Indigenous heritage that Rebecca curated.

Stay with us until the end of the episode, where Rebecca presents the song “Kavulungan” by Paiwan musician Giyu Tjuljaviya, with an English translation provided by Han-Ling Wu (吳翰霖).

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“Even if we only speak one word or sing one song, the language will continue.” This is how our guest Kaisanan Ahuan speaks of Taokas, his ancestral language that was once considered dormant.

In the final part of our interview, we talk with activist Kaisanan Ahuan about the revitalisation process his language is undergoing. He also teaches us some useful words in Taokas. We invite our audience to learn them with us.

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“Intermarried and disappeared.” This is what some textbooks say about the Taokas, one of many unrecognised Indigenous groups of Taiwan’s western plains.

This used to puzzle Kaisanan Ahuan as a student, but now he is actively advocating for the recognition of his people. “We are still here,” he says, as he shares his people’s forgotten history of anti-Dutch resistance, wars, and forced migration.

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“Tjakudayi”—a Paiwan expression of helplessness and the name of a performance that TAI Body Theatre will bring to Paris this year. The Indigenous-led contemporary dance troupe is one of many performing groups representing Taiwan at this year’s Cultural Olympiad, organised by Paris alongside the Olympics.

In this episode, Lin Chihyu, the troupe’s executive producer, tells us about their performance and the challenging conversations they had before eventually deciding to participate.

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Despite persistent anti-Taiwanese discrimination on UN platforms, Tuhi Martukaw works to empower Taiwanese Indigenous youth to participate. It was the UN that once inspired Tuhi to learn her own people’s history, often overlooked in Taiwanese schools.

Join us for the last part of our insightful conversation with activist and journalist Tuhi Martukaw, where she discusses the challenges Indigenous Taiwanese still face both at home and abroad, and what needs to be done to help Indigenous youth confidently speak their language and embrace their identity.

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Several years ago, Tuhi Martukaw initiated a working group for Indigenous youth, inspiring them to participate actively in discussions that directly affect their communities. “Nothing about us without us,” says Tuhi, as her native Pinuyumayan community is once again resisting a development project launched without their consent.

Where does Taiwan stand in ensuring local Indigenous decision-making? And what is it like to seek international recognition as both Indigenous and Taiwanese?

Join us as we delve into these issues with Tuhi Martukaw, an activist, journalist, and one of Taiwan’s representatives at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.

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Tuhi Martukaw comes from a small yet vibrant Indigenous community of just over 14,000 people living in Taitung County. Historically, her nation was mistakenly called #Puyuma after one of its constituent groups. Today, Tuhi’s people are revitalising their culture and identity, united under the new self-chosen name — #Pinuyumayan.

In the season’s premiere, activist, journalist and TV presenter Tuhi Martukaw (Jocelyn Ting-Hui Hung Chien) takes us on a journey through her homeland. Tune in now to hear about the vibrant traditions and celebrations her nation is reviving and a swing so tall you can see the Pacific.

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Have you ever thought that Chinese tones are difficult to learn? Wait until you hear about Tâi-gí's tone-changing system. Also known as tone sandhi, this system might seem extremely complex, but it helps the language sound melodic — one of Tâi-gí's truly unique features.

Want to learn more about tone change, as well as some useful Tâi-gí phrases? Listen to the last part of our conversation with Kí Phín-tsì (紀品志), a Tâi-gí linguist, translator, and co-creator of the Bite-Size Taiwanese podcast.

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“A light-hearted, fun and occasionally funny.” Such was the Bite-Size Taiwanese podcast that taught everyday Tâi-gí to its audience. The project is no longer active, but its legacy continues to inspire many to take up learning Tâi-gí and those who speak it — to educate others.

In this part of our interview, Kí Phín-tsì (紀品志), one of the podcast’s creators, talks about the project’s history, as well as his own story of becoming a Tâi-gí linguist and educator.

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