Central News Agency (CNA, reporter Li Xian-feng, Taitung County, July 1) Carrying the wisdom and soul of their oceanic ancestors, the legendary Austronesian canoe 'Mata No Riyal - Eye of the Ocean' sailed into Taitung's Xinlan Fishing Harbor yesterday evening after a month and a half and over 1,000 kilometers of navigation. The successful circumnavigation also signals the opening of the Taitung Expo on July 3. The 'Traditional Boat Building and Island Circumnavigation Project,' promoted by the Taitung County Government and organized by the Taitung County Tribal University, is one of the largest and most significant actions to revive maritime culture in Taiwan in recent years. This legendary boat, built entirely by hand without iron nails, relying solely on traditional mulberry wood pegs and rattan bindings, set sail from Taitung on May 6, embarking on a 'cultural exchange voyage around the island' to connect islands and traverse both the east and west coasts. Taitung County Deputy Magistrate Wang Zhi-hui, leading the county government team to welcome the boat's return, said that these brave individuals faced challenges of strong winds, heavy rain, and treacherous waves with a humble and adaptable attitude. They waited for favorable winds to set sail, navigated with the tides, and read the ocean currents. Each successful docking was a testament to the sailors' successful dialogue with nature. This journey proves Taitung's strength and pride as the 'Austronesian Cultural Homeland,' and further demonstrates that Austronesian maritime culture is not a history confined to museums, but a vibrant and living heritage. The County Government stated that for the past month and a half, 'Mata No Riyal - Eye of the Ocean' has been more than just a sailing vessel; it has been a 'moving culture.' Departing from Taitung, crossing the perilous waves of the east coast, sailing north to Tamsui, and then returning south along the west coast, the fleet stopped at fishing harbors in vario