Stories of the Land
Stories of the Land
Asia Pacific
“Stories of the Land” introduce animals, foods and policies in relation to farming and agricultural productions in Taiwan and other Pacific islands by inquiring into their colonial past and influences.
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Wushe
By Fran Chieh-Hsi Lee and Jayming Yang. Coordinator: Yu-lin Lee. Funded by Research Center of…
Plants in Tzaishan
Home to more than 700 species across 1,100 hectares, Tzaishan is one of Kaohsiung’s richest…
Discourse, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship of Depleted Communities in Kaohsiung
Once vibrant harbor districts of Kaohsiung, Chishan, Gushan, and Yancheng have faded over time with…
A Historical Sketch of Agricultural Environment in Taiwan: Food Production, Politics, and Farm Life in the Field
Taiwan’s agricultural history reveals how colonial rule, industrialization, and global trade transformed the island’s land,…
Ljavek: Urban Aborigines, Industrial Landscape, and Their Arts
The Ljavek Paiwan community came to Kaohsiung in the 1950s seeking work and built one…
To learn more about Stories of the Land visit the project website @ http://hfe-asiapacific-observatory.nsysu.edu.tw/project/stories-of-the-land.php.
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