Reviving Taiwanese: A Language Being Reclaimed Across Borders | CONNECTED Taiwan Creative

Once pushed to the margins, the Taiwanese language, also known as Taiwanese or Taigi (Tâi-gí), is making a comeback. Around the world, members of the Taiwanese diaspora, including Avery Wu in Tokyo and Taliyah Huang in the U.S., are reviving the language with community events and innovative tools. From its suppression in Taiwan during the "Speak Mandarin Movement" of the 1950s to its resurgence today, discover how Taiwanese is reconnecting people with their heritage and culture. 📺 For more on Taiwanese languages and culture, arts and creative industries, visit our playlist:    • Taiwan Creative | CONNECTED   #CONNECTEDTaiwanCreative #TaiwanCreative Reporter: Ariel Tu #Taiwanese #Taigi CONNECTED with Divya Gopalan on TaiwanPlus Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram:   / connected.tw   Find more news stories at TaiwanPlus News: Facebook:   / taiwanplusnews   YouTube:    / @taiwanplusnews   Tweet us on Twitter/X:   / taiwanplusnews   TaiwanPlus｜https://www.taiwanplus.com TaiwanPlus presents the country’s unique voice on not only local issues but also world events.