Traveling and Fishing in Penghu

Michella Jade Weng, host:
Hi everyone. Welcome to Time for Taiwan. My name is Michella Jade Weng. Penghu, a group of over 60 islands off the coast of Chiayi, is one of the hottest summer destination for holiday-goers in Taiwan. During the day, some like to enjoy ocean views and visit historical sites and temples, which are important to local fishermen. And after the sun sets, one activity is to go night fishing for squid.

Once called "Pescadores," the Portuguese word meaning fishermen, Penghu is still mainly a fishing community. Columnar basalt cliffs dot the landscape, and pieces of the rock make up parts of the walls of these hundred year old homes in Erkan Village. And at 400 years old, Tianhou Temple, whose resident goddess watches over fisherman, is the spiritual center for local residents. But the streets that developed around the temple are now mainly for tourists.

Because of its softness, basalt is easily carved. And since stone carving is relatively inexpensive here, basalt figurines and chops are one of the most popular souvenirs.

Michella Jade Weng, host:
Attracted by the light, these ten legged creatures gather around the boat's underwater lamps. Catching them is real easy.

Even little kids can do it. But I have neither technique nor luck, and after three hours, it really looks like I'm going to bed hungry tonight. Thankfully, the captain has Plan B.

Ho ho! It doesn't get fresher than this! Cleaned, cut and cooked on board, passengers get a taste of squid sashimi and squid noodle soup, which in my opinion doesn't need any seasoning at all and makes the best and most appropriate midnight snack to finish off a perfect summer day in Penghu.

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