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“For those who battle the unpredictable waves, the King Boat is a luminous beacon of hope on the horizon.” To understand the King Boat, one must first understand the sea. For generations, the people of Pingtung’s coastal towns have looked to the ocean for their livelihood—a beautiful yet treacherous master. In the hearts of local […]

“The wood may burn into ashes, but the invisible thread connecting father to son remains forever unbroken.” In an era of rapid modernization, where traditions often fade into history books, Pingtung’s King Boat Ceremony defies the odds. Walk into the shipyard months before the festival, and you will witness a beautiful contrast: elderly master artisans,