The Sakizaya people were once thought to have perished in a war with the Qing. However, 150 years later, in 2007, Taiwan officially recognised them as a distinct Indigenous group, thanks to the tireless efforts of Sakizaya activists like Talus Takas.
In this episode, we speak with Mulihay Talus, the daughter of the late activist Talus Takas, who continues her father’s legacy by championing the preservation of Sakizaya culture and the revitalisation of its language.
As an activist, educator, and media worker, Mulihay shares the remarkable history of her people and explains to us the significance of the Fire God Festival, a powerful ritual that honours the ancestors who perished in the flames of that historic battle.
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