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Indigenous Taiwanese paddle to Philippines in canoe

Indigenous Taiwanese depart on hand-built canoe to revive ancient maritime route to Philippines.

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Bashi Channel (Taiwan-Philippines)
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Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at 00:19 UTC
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A group of indigenous Taiwanese departed on Monday to paddle across the Bashi Channel to the Philippines in a hand-built wooden canoe, reviving a maritime route dormant for hundreds of years. The journey aims to re-establish a lost cultural connection between indigenous communities separated by modern borders. The expedition highlights efforts to preserve traditional seafaring knowledge and strengthen ties across the region.
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