Your audio guide to the island nation’s mind-blowing linguistic diversity with host Oleksandr Shyn. New episodes every TUE, 21:00 (GMT+8).
With a musical opening by our guest, Eleng Kazangiljan, this episode explores the breathtaking homelands of the Paiwan people in... more
In the final part of our interview with Christopher Joby, we ask: what lies ahead for the Siraya? Taiwan’s government... more
In a true Rosetta Stone moment, the discovery of a bilingual Gospel of St. John — written in both Dutch... more
What was life like for the Siraya and other Indigenous peoples in Taiwan before European arrival? This episode offers a... more
“Mihumisang!” is a popular greeting in the Bunun language, but there’s a catch: don’t say this to an older person!... more
What challenges do Indigenous youth face in a world full of misunderstanding? In this episode, Umav Ispalakan sheds light on... more
In this episode, we talk with Umav Ispalakan, an Indigenous activist and creator with roots in both the Bunun and... more
In 2019, Taiwan Sign Language (TSL) gained official national language status, a milestone aimed at promoting its use and accessibility... more
In this episode, Fanghuai Ku, founder of the Signing Village Workshop and a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), shares his... more
Did you know that Taiwan Sign Language (TSL) is part of the Japanese Sign Language family and is entirely distinct... more
In the final part of our interview, Mulihay Talus shares how the devastating impact of Typhoon Toraji in 2001 motivated... more
“My mother tongue is Amis, but my tribal language is Sakizaya,” says Mulihay Talus. Like many Sakizaya, whose ancestors sought... more
The Sakizaya people were once thought to have perished in a war with the Qing. However, 150 years later, in... more
Did you know that in Taigi, some words must be pronounced through the nose? This subtle nuance differentiates words like... more
Have you heard of a Taiwanese dictionary that once topped Duolingo on the App Store? In this episode, we welcome... more
In the final part of our interview with Indigenous curator Biung Ismahasan, we dive into what it means to curate... more
Several years ago, Biung Ismahasan donated his kidney to save his father from the grip of alcoholism, extending his life... more
Biung Ismahasan is an Indigenous art curator and scholar from the Bunun nation of Taiwan. In this episode, he speaks... more
In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca Lin, a British-Taiwanese scholar who, after spending most of her life in... more
“Even if we only speak one word or sing one song, the language will continue.” This is how our guest... more
“Even if we only speak one word or sing one song, the language will continue.” This is how our guest Kaisanan Ahuan... more