台灣原住民文化Taiwan aboriginal culture
Taiwan's aboriginal tribes amount to 16 tribes, around 54,000 population in 2015. They have lived in Taiwan before the arrival of Chinese immigrants in 16th century. In ethnic study, southeastern Asia aboriginals have related DNA pattern with that of Taiwanese ones showing a close relationship between Taiwan and other south Asian countries.
They have different costumes, beliefs, and rituals scattering mostly in high mountain area of East Taiwan. From the 17th century on, western missionary constantly brought gospel to these tribes and today many of aboriginal believes in Christianity.
Despite gradually immersing with Chinese people, the aboriginal are trying to maintain their traditional ways of living. For example, A-MEI's harvest festival every year attracts people to share their gratitude to God.
Taiwanese might rank very high among those who do not like to sleep. They tend to eat a lot and still keep a good shape. For dinner, all you can eat hot pot is a common option. After that numerous treats in night market are in the waiting list to be picked.
From Taipei to Kaohsiung, when nighttime falls, night markets bring light back to the street. Normally night market develop from a local temple. Its main purpose is to serve the pious worshipper.
Visitors can find authentic Taiwanese food here. As those food stands are very competitive, most of the food serve are top among tops. You will be able to find oyster pancake, stinky tofu, barbecue of all kinds, fried corn, shrimp soup, fried rice, bubble milk tea, starfruit juice, seasoned meet, fried rice and more
Taiwan's diversified culture is the result of numerous interactions between immigrants and locals. New immigrants slowly integrates to the existing group.