**** by: Edjun Mariposque
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Laguna, Philippines — Isang makasaysayang paglalayag ang matagumpay na isinagawa ng isang grupo ng mga katutubong Taiwanese mula sa Orchid Island o Lanyu, Taiwan, bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng Batanes Day noong Hunyo 16, 2026.
Sakay ng kanilang hand-built na 20-seater na tradisyunal na kahoy na bangka na tinatawag na Ovayan, nilakbay ng grupo ang humigit-kumulang 185 kilometro sa kahabaan ng Bashi Channel upang marating ang Batanes. Tumagal ng dalawang araw ang kanilang paglalayag gamit lamang ang pagsagwan bilang pangunahing paraan ng paglalakbay.
Layunin ng makasaysayang paglalayag na buhayin at palakasin ang matagal nang ugnayang pangkultura at pangkasaysayan sa pagitan ng people of Lanyu at ng mga Ivatan ng Batanes. Ayon sa mga organizer, maraming residente ng Batanes ang may kaugnayan sa komunidad sa Lanyu, dahilan upang maging mahalagang bahagi ng taunang pagdiriwang ang pagpapalitan ng kultura sa pagitan ng dalawang isla.
Bagama’t tradisyunal na bangka ang ginamit sa pagtawid sa dagat, sinamahan naman ang mga manlalayag ng ilang escort yachts upang matiyak ang kanilang kaligtasan habang binabagtas ang karagatan sa pagitan ng Taiwan at Pilipinas.
Pagdating sa Batanes, sinalubong ang grupo ng mga lokal na residente at kalahok sa Batanes Day festivities. Nagtanghal din sila ng mga tradisyunal na pagtatanghal na sumasalamin sa kanilang mayamang kultura at matibay na koneksyon sa mga Ivatan.
Itinuturing ng marami ang paglalayag bilang simbolo ng pagkakaisa, pagkakaibigan, at pagpapanatili ng mga tradisyon na nag-uugnay sa mga mamamayan ng Lanyu at Batanes sa kabila ng paghihiwalay ng dagat at hangganan ng dalawang bansa.
(English)
Historic Canoe Voyage from Taiwan Reaches Batanes for Batanes Day Celebration
Laguna, Philippines — A group of indigenous Taiwanese from Orchid Island, also known as Lanyu, successfully completed a historic sea voyage to Batanes as part of the province’s Batanes Day celebration on June 16, 2026.
The group crossed the Bashi Channel aboard the Ovayan, a hand-built 20-seat traditional wooden canoe, paddling approximately 185 kilometers from Taiwan to the northernmost province of the Philippines. The journey took two days to complete and was undertaken primarily through traditional rowing methods.
The voyage aimed to revive and strengthen the centuries-old maritime and cultural ties between the Tao people of Lanyu and the Ivatan people of Batanes. Historical and cultural connections between the two island communities have long been recognized, with many families sharing ancestral links and traditions that transcend modern national borders.
To ensure the safety of the participants during the challenging crossing, the canoe was accompanied by several escort yachts throughout the journey across the open waters of the Bashi Channel.
Upon their arrival in Batanes, the voyagers were warmly welcomed by local residents and officials participating in the Batanes Day festivities. The visitors also showcased traditional performances and cultural presentations, highlighting the shared heritage between the Tao and Ivatan peoples.
The historic expedition stands as a powerful symbol of friendship, cultural preservation, and the enduring bond between the communities of Lanyu and Batanes, demonstrating how ancient traditions continue to connect people across the sea despite the distance separating their islands.
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