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Ethnic group in Taiwan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Basay are an aboriginal people of Taiwan. Their ancestors spoke the Basay language.
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 |
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]
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