Indigenous Tao Festival Underway on Orchid Island With Coast Guard Protection
Taiwan's coast guard and the Taitung County government are taking measures to protect the annual flying fish festival of the Tao people on Taiwan's outlying Orchid Island.
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00:00 The Coast Guard is working to protect a traditional flying fish festival on Taiwan's outlying
00:06 Orchid Island.
00:07 The indigenous Daou people there are celebrating their February flying fish season.
00:12 They believe these fish are a sacred gift from heaven and prepare for the annual tradition
00:17 with many rules and rituals.
00:19 In previous years, tourists have filmed the events, damaged traditional boats and interrupted
00:24 fishing activities.
00:26 The Coast Guard has dispatched a boat and drones to prevent tourists from interfering.
00:30 Thank you.