I am an American author currently writing a book about my recent experience walking the circumference of Taiwan and investigating the cultural phenomenon known in Taiwan as 徒步環島. I am looking for folk songs and classical poems about each region that I can use to add to the distinct local flavor of each area I describe. Examples of what I am looking for might include a Hakka hill song about Hakka farming life in Miaoli County, a Qing Dynasty Classical Chinese poem describing the torrential rains of the Lanyang (Yilan) Plain, or a Paiwan folksong about hunting in the Taimali region. The most useful type of resource would be one that divides these cultural assets by region. Chinese language resources are fine.
I looked in some of the largest Taipei bookstores for any relevant books, but did not find much of anything. I would be interested to know if there are any websites, books, or academic articles on this topic.
Jacob Rawson <shiosai123@yahoo.com>
Washington State, USA