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The Quest for the Lost Relics S2
Made in New Zealand, Documentaries, Chinese Available, International, Latest TV Seasons, Lifestyle & Nature
8h | 2024 | TV-G
Overview
This documentary highlights the Austronesian roots of Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples, featuring a traditional boat launch on Lanyu Island and connections with the Philippines, the Batanes Islands, and Taiwan’s La’alua and Kanakanavu communities.
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Kuei-Mu Li
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Lifestyle & Nature
2024
Episodes
The Quest for the Lost Relics S2
EP 1 - Sailing to the Island: Sharing Taiwan’s Sea Stories from Lanyu Island Part I
To trace the voyages of ancient Austronesians, we visit Lanyu Island for the Dongqing community's boat-launching ceremony, guided by master boat builder Syaman Misrako, highlighting Tao traditions and their maritime heritage.
The Quest for the Lost Relics S2
EP 2 - Sailing to the Island: Sharing Taiwan’s Sea Stories from Lanyu Island Part II
After launching the boat, the film looks at Lanyu’s rainforests and the traditional seafaring culture of the Tao people. It reveals strong connections with the Ivatan from the Batanes Islands and offers clues about Austronesian ocean migrations.
The Quest for the Lost Relics S2
EP 3 - Sailing to the Batanes: Discovering the Shared Heritage of the Tao and Ivatan Part I
Researchers in northern Luzon found evidence of Austronesian migration. Sayun and Kai traveled to the Batanes Islands to investigate the roots of the Ivatan people and Taiwan’s Tao.
The Quest for the Lost Relics S2
EP 4 - Sailing to the Batanes: Discovering the Shared Heritage of the Tao and Ivatan Part II
Highlights archaeological sites in the Batanes Islands, particularly on Itbayat Island, which is the ancestral home of the Tao people and the site of the oldest known settlement of early Austronesian seafarers.
The Quest for the Lost Relics S2
EP 5 - The La’alua of the Laonong River Basin
In 2014, the La’alua and Kanakanavu peoples became Taiwan's 15th and 16th Indigenous groups. Now, we visit the La’alua communities by the Laonong River to rebuild old houses and collect stories about a great flood and little people.
The Quest for the Lost Relics S2
EP 6 - The Kanakanavu of Namaxia
The great flood is a shared story among Austronesian groups in Taiwan. We visit Kanakanavu territory to explore its river culture and search for evidence in local archaeological sites.
The Quest for the Lost Relics S2
EP 7 - New Zealand Special: Māori and Taiwan’s Austronesian Connections Part I
We visited New Zealand to explore links between Māori and Taiwan’s Austronesian peoples. We shared boat-building techniques and discovered many cultural similarities, such as jade, canoes, and greetings by touching noses.
The Quest for the Lost Relics S2
EP 8 - New Zealand Special: Māori and Taiwan’s Austronesian Connections Part II
We explore Māori culture by visiting important sites, the world’s largest waka, and the northern tip of the island, where souls return to Hawaiki.
EP 1 - Sailing to the Island: Sharing Taiwan’s Sea Stories from Lanyu Island Part I
2024 | 1h
EP 2 - Sailing to the Island: Sharing Taiwan’s Sea Stories from Lanyu Island Part II
2024 | 1h
EP 3 - Sailing to the Batanes: Discovering the Shared Heritage of the Tao and Ivatan Part I
2024 | 1h
EP 4 - Sailing to the Batanes: Discovering the Shared Heritage of the Tao and Ivatan Part II
2024 | 1h
EP 5 - The La’alua of the Laonong River Basin
2024 | 1h
EP 6 - The Kanakanavu of Namaxia
2024 | 1h
EP 7 - New Zealand Special: Māori and Taiwan’s Austronesian Connections Part I
2024 | 1h
EP 8 - New Zealand Special: Māori and Taiwan’s Austronesian Connections Part II
2024 | 1h
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