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Archeologists in Chiayi, Taiwan have discovered human remains dating back 2,500-2,700 years, which are believed to be the earliest known residents of the area. The National Museum of Prehistory’s Tainan Branch uncovered 13 skeletons during excavation work on the Chiayi railway elevation project, two of which were fully examined. One skeleton belonged to a 35-year-old man, the other to a 20-year-old whose sex remains unknown. Squatting facets found on the tibia of the male skeleton suggests this was a common practice for Chiayi’s earliest residents, while a brownish-red stained tooth is thought to be the result of chewing betel nuts.
In diplomatic news, a seven-member Portuguese parliamentary delegation arrived in Taiwan, beginning a six-day visit. The delegation will exchange views with government officials and lawmakers on various subjects, including Taiwan-Portugal relations and regional situations, as well as lobbying for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Assembly.
President Tsai Ing-wen highlighted her administration’s efforts to empower women, citing the country’s gender-friendly environment and the active encouragement of women to participate in public affairs and run their own businesses. Tsai spoke at the opening of the Zonta Asian Inter-District Meeting in Kaohsiung, pointing out that women make up the highest percentage of legislators in Asia and that over 37% of small to medium-sized enterprises in the country are managed by women. Her administration partnered with Taiwan’s democratic allies in Latin America and the Caribbean to launch the Women’s Empowerment Project in 2021, which provides women with resources, consultations, and vocational skill development to assist them in starting their own businesses.
In the entertainment sector, musicians from a project collecting Austronesian music will perform in Taipei. Producers of the Small Island Big Song LIVE concert at the National Concert Hall announced that six core members of the project, including Taiwanese musicians Souljaljui and Putad, as well as singers from Mauritius, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand will perform. The event will incorporate live music, dance, and projection to showcase the music and cultures of the island nations represented.
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