Basay people
Ethnic group in Taiwan
Ethnic group
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Total population | |
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1,000~3,000 | |
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Northern Taiwan | |
Languages | |
Basay (formerly), Mandarin, Taiwanese | |
Religion | |
Buddhism, Animism | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Other Taiwanese Aborigines Especially Qauqaut and Kavalan |
Taiwanese indigenous peoples |
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Peoples |
Nationally Recognized
Locally recognized Unrecognized |
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The Basay are an aboriginal people of Taiwan. Their ancestors spoke the Basay language.
History
During the 1600s, the Basay people monopolized control over river and costal trading in North Formosa.[1] Basay traders were vital suppliers of information and goods to Dutch East India Company garrisons.[1] They were also involved in coal and iron mining during this time.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Swope, Kenneth M.; Andrade, Tonio (November 14, 2017). Early Modern East Asia: War, Commerce, and Cultural Exchange. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781315282794.
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