A Gaoshan man poses for a photo, taken by Wang Weichang in 2002. [Photo/ China Photographers Association]

Gaoshan ethnic group

Inhabiting Taiwan, ingenious Gaoshan people create many exquisite artworks with bamboo weaving, woodcarving, pottery, embroidery, etc. They use these to make and decorate pots, pipes, barrels, eaves, fishing boats and clothing, making them more colorful.

The people of Gaoshan ethnic group eat two to three meals a day. They do not like to drink boiled water or tea, but enjoy adding ginger or pepper into cold water as beverages. They brew a yellow wine. Some of them also have a habit of chewing betel nuts.