Taiwanese Folktales

The Tigress Witch (Hoko Po)
Do you believe in the strange ability of animals to change themselves into humans ? Remember the story of the three little pigs ? Read this story about a smart little Taiwanese girl named A-kim, and her encounter with the Tigress Witch.

The Legend of Sun-Moon Lake
This myth originates from the Shao tribe, living in Central Taiwan. The "holding ball dance" was originally a popular game among the southern aborigines. The story tells of the sacrifices of a young couple in search of the sun and the moon to save people's lives.