Group of Indigenous Taiwanese row over 100 miles to recreate their ancestors' journey

NPR | By Jan Camenzind Broomby

Published July 22, 2026 at 4:47 AM EDT

Indigenous people in Taiwan complete a journey to the Philippines in a traditional rowboat, recreating a journey their ancestors made thousands of years ago.

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