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Matsu Matsu is the most famous sea goddess in the madarin world. Taiwanese Sound
Bunun Bunun is one of the aboriginal tribes in Taiwan. Numbering around 40,000, Bunun dwelling on both sides of Taiwan's Central Mountain Range, and is outstanding for its unique eight-bar chorus. Chinese Sound
Saisiyat Saisiyat, one of the aboriginal tribes in Taiwan, inhabit the mountains separating Hsinchu and Miaoli counties with approximately 7,000 people. Chinese Sound
Dawu Dawu is one of the aboriginal tribes in Taiwan. Numbering around 4,000, the Dawu inhabit orchid Island Off of Taitung County. Chinese Sound
Rukai Rukai, one of the aboriginal tribes in Taiwan, inhabit the mountains separating Hsinchu and Miaoli counties, with the approximately 7,000 people. Chinese Sound
Amis Numbering approximately 40,000, it is the largest of the island's aboriginal tribes. Taiwanese Sound
Paiwan Paiwan is one of the aboriginal tribes in Taiwan. Numbering roughly 70,000, the Paiwan live in the mountainous areas of Pingtung and Taitung counties. Chinese Sound
Beinan Beinan is one of the aboriginal tribes in Taiwan.Numbering 10,000,the Beinan inhabit part of Beinan Township in Taitung County. Chinese Sound
Tsou Tsou is one of the aboriginal tribes in Taiwan. numbering approximately 7,000. Chinese Sound
Atayal Atayal is one of the aboriginal tribes in Taiwan. Inhabiting the mountainous areas of northern and central Taiwan, the Atayal number approximately 90,000. Chinese Sound
Konkai Konkai is a public gathering place for worship of ancestors of Pingpu tribe。 Chinese Sound
Inib Inib is a Sorceress in Pinpu tribe. Chinese Sound
Tu Ti Kung The worship of Tu Ti Kung,Earth God, originates from the God of Nature, Agriculture, Land, and Tribes. Taiwanese Sound
Wangyeh Wangyeh's original name was Wen Hong. After he was dead in an accident, he was rewarded as a touring officer, who helped the emperor to investigate the actual conditions of the people's lives. Taiwanese Sound
Jade Emperor The Jade Emperor is thought to rule over Heaven and Earth just as the earthly emperors once ruled over China. Chinese Sound
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