We have been spending some time discussing the meaning of indigenous and cultural respect and diversity. The attached map shows how many different indigenous groups there are and where they live.
The following are a few websites which provide more information on this topic. I particular enjoy the first one as there are e-stories on indigenous folktales and/or legends. Which is your favourite?
Taiwanese Indigenous Cultural Park
Digital Museum of Taiwan Indigenous Peoples
An Overview of Taiwan's Indigenous Groups
Taiwan Indigenous Ceremonies
Here is an interesting article about Taiwan's move to save indigenous langauges (Cindy Sui, 14JULY2010, BBC news). http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10602697 Do you feel it is important to try to save indigenous languages? Why?
The following are a few websites which provide more information on this topic. I particular enjoy the first one as there are e-stories on indigenous folktales and/or legends. Which is your favourite?
Taiwanese Indigenous Cultural Park
Digital Museum of Taiwan Indigenous Peoples
An Overview of Taiwan's Indigenous Groups
Taiwan Indigenous Ceremonies
Here is an interesting article about Taiwan's move to save indigenous langauges (Cindy Sui, 14JULY2010, BBC news). http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10602697 Do you feel it is important to try to save indigenous languages? Why?