Aeles Lrawbalrate is an indigenous chef in Taiwan. She is part the Rukai people, one of the 16 officially recognized Austronesian tribes on the island. She uses foraged ingredients from the jungle in her dishes and is committed to reversing the effects of colonization in her village.

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Written by: Clarissa Wei
Voiceover: Clarissa Wei
Featuring: Aeles Lrawbalrate
Produced by: Clarissa Wei and Nicholas Ko
Shot by: Nicholas Ko
Edited by: Nicholas Ko
Mastered by: Victor Peña
Music: Audio Network

Resources:
https://www.facebook.com/AustronesianCoffee
https://www.eater.com/2017/11/30/16715616/taiwan-rukai-taromak-cuisine-restaurant-dawana-lily-wen