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Indigenous Taiwan

Season 8 Episode 804 | 28m 00s

Of the 16 federally recognized tribes in Taiwan, Mickela meets with the Amis tribe, the largest of the tribes, along with members of the Tsou tribe, to learn the indigenous oral traditions of dance and song. From learning the nose flute to cooking with traditional bamboo to learning how these tribes are empowering the next generation, Mickela is taken right in these communities with open arms.

Aired: 11/30/25 | Expires: 02/21/26
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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