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Basay people

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Basay
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
Basay people live in northern Taiwan.

The Basay are an aboriginal people of Taiwan. Their ancestors spoke the Basay language.

History

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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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Swope, Kenneth M.; Andrade, Tonio (November 14, 2017). Early Modern East Asia: War, Commerce, and Cultural Exchange. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781315282794.