Rubiconic Crossings
19-01-2007, 02:40
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/6271819.stm
Taiwan recognises 'lost' people
Su Tseng-chang (file image)
Taiwan's premier congratulated the Sakizaya for preserving their culture
A Taiwanese indigenous group thought to have been wiped out more than 100 years ago has been officially recognised as the country's 13th aboriginal tribe.
The Sakizaya people were decimated in attack by Chinese soldiers in the 19th Century and the survivors lived among other tribes to avoid persecution.
In recent years they have fought for recognition as a separate ethnic group.
They will now have access to government funds to preserve their culture as well as medical and educational benefits.
The Sakizaya were granted their official status at a colourful ceremony, presided over by Taiwanese Prime Minister Su Tseng-chang.
_______________________
100 years of denying your heritage and yet keeping it alive.
Humans are extraordinary sometimes.
Taiwan recognises 'lost' people
Su Tseng-chang (file image)
Taiwan's premier congratulated the Sakizaya for preserving their culture
A Taiwanese indigenous group thought to have been wiped out more than 100 years ago has been officially recognised as the country's 13th aboriginal tribe.
The Sakizaya people were decimated in attack by Chinese soldiers in the 19th Century and the survivors lived among other tribes to avoid persecution.
In recent years they have fought for recognition as a separate ethnic group.
They will now have access to government funds to preserve their culture as well as medical and educational benefits.
The Sakizaya were granted their official status at a colourful ceremony, presided over by Taiwanese Prime Minister Su Tseng-chang.
_______________________
100 years of denying your heritage and yet keeping it alive.
Humans are extraordinary sometimes.