Lanyu ~ People

Puppets

Dressed in the traditional clothes of Yami men, puppets are used to teach the children about the culture of their ancestors. The Yami are very camera-shy, and in fact generally unwilling to grant pictures. I did make a handful, but in many ways, the varied and lifelike expressions of the puppets do more justice to the Yami than actual portraits.

Our host, the director of arts for the island, was a puppeteer who passed away unexpectedly nearly a month after our visit. I reminded saddened, suprised, but at the same time thankful that we were privelidged to experience his magical world.







Fishing at sunset