| Orchid Island, formerly known as Red Head Island, is located off the southeastern coast of Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean and serves as home for some 3,000 Yami, Taiwan's smallest group of indigenous peoples. The Yami have preserved their traditional culture and lifestyle very well, with many ancient rituals-such as the depicted boat launching ceremony for newly completed boats taking place at Orchid Island's Lang Islet-still celebrated today.(Ji-Guang Shiue) |
