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Basay

Total population
1,000~3,000
Regions with significant populations
Northern Taiwan
Languages
Basay (formerly), Mandarin, Taiwanese
Religion
Buddhism, Animism
Related ethnic groups
Other Taiwanese Aborigines Especially Qauqaut and Kavalan

Taiwanese indigenous peoples
Peoples
Nationally Recognized Amis Atayal Bunun Hla'alua (Saaroa) Kavalan Kanakanavu Paiwan Puyuma Rukai Saisiyat Sakizaya Seediq Tao (Yami) Thao Tsou Truku (Taroko) Locally recognized Makatao Siraya Taivoan Unrecognized Babuza Basay Hoanya (Arikun/Lloa) Ketagalan Luilang Pazeh/Kaxabu Papora Qauqaut Taokas Trobiawan
Related topics
Plains indigenous peoples List of indigenous peoples of Taiwan Indigenous Area (Taiwan) Austronesian peoples
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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. Basay traders were vital suppliers of information and goods to Dutch East India Company garrisons. They were also involved in coal and iron mining during this time.

See also

• Formosan languages
• Taiwanese indigenous peoples

References

1. ^ 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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