Gaoshan folk custom

What are the unique ethnic customs of Gaoshan nationality? Gaoshan people mainly live in Taiwan Province Province, China, with a few scattered in coastal areas such as Fujian and Zhejiang in Chinese mainland. Gaoshan nationality has its own language, belonging to Indonesian language family in Austronesian language family, which can be roughly divided into three language families: Qinhuai, Cao and paiwan. No mandarin. Chinese is widely used by Gaoshan people scattered in Chinese mainland. The Gaoshan compatriots living in Taiwan Province Province have their own unique culture and art, and their oral literature is rich, including myths, legends and folk songs. Gaoshan people mainly rely on rice farming, supplemented by fishing and hunting production. The handicrafts of Gaoshan nationality mainly include textile, bamboo weaving, rattan weaving, wood carving, carving, bamboo carving, pottery making and so on. Refer to baike.baidu/view/4280

What is the custom of Gaoshan nationality? folk custom

1, she

The grass-roots organization of Gaoshan nationality is "she", which is a natural village. A small society consists of one clan, and a big society consists of several clans. Generally, there are several thousand people, and there are five or six hundred people in a small society. To implement democratic politics, major issues are decided by the general meeting of the society. Community leaders include leaders, priests (or wizards) and elders. It is the highest authority in society. Leaders lead agriculture, fishing and hunting, adjudicate internal disputes and help priests organize sacrificial activities. Since 1950s, the social organizations of Gaoshan people in Taiwan Province Province have gradually moved towards local administration, and the extended family of 50 or 60 people has been shrinking. However, as social ideology and cultural customs, many traditions still play an important role in social life.

2. Be discredited

In the past, the customs of disfigurement, such as plucking hair, cutting teeth, piercing ears, girdling the abdomen and tattooing, were widespread in all branches of Gaoshan nationality. After the mid-1940s, these customs tended to decline gradually, but their residual influence still existed. Hair removal refers to the removal of body hair, some branches are male, some branches are female, and some branches are hermaphrodite. Men use bamboo clips to pull out, women use fine twine to twist out, and some even use charcoal to burn, and they don't feel pain.

Cutting teeth means pulling out the left and right front teeth or two canine teeth at the age of twelve to sixteen. Some put small iron bars directly on the teeth and knock out the teeth to be extracted with stones. Some branches of the custom of not extracting teeth and missing teeth are willing to dye their teeth black, taking Hei Chi as the beauty.

Ear piercing, especially suitable for paiwan and Ami men. They usually use lead plates, shells and bamboo tubes as earrings, and tie glass beads at one end of the carved bamboo tube with silk thread and tie them to the hair at the back of the head to prevent them from falling off.

Abdominal girding is a special custom of some male branches. The corset belt is made of thick bamboo pieces, with holes drilled at both ends, tied tightly with hemp rope and tied at the back waist. From the age of 12 and 13 to the age of 50 and 60, it is tightly tied around the waist and abdomen day and night, making the chest and legs muscles developed and healthy.

Tattoos, the specific situation of each branch is different, some men and women do not tattoo, and some men and women do not tattoo. Some regard tattoos as beautiful ornaments, while others regard tattoos as a symbol of bravery. Influenced by primitive religion, it is believed that tattoos can be blessed by ancestors' souls and avoid disasters. Besides tattoos, there are tattoos. No matter how you ruin your body, the purpose is the same, beautiful, brave, married, disciplined and respectable.

3. Beautiful singing and dancing

Gaoshan people are good at singing and dancing, regardless of work, love, wedding banquets, festivals and sacrifices. There are songs and dances to express feelings. Due to the numerous branches of Gaoshan nationality, the styles of music, song and dance are also rich and colorful. Traditional folk songs are mostly improvised. Some are like mountains and rivers, natural and melodious, and some are like beating bamboo and singing jade, which is beautiful and moving; Some beat drums like waves, and the rhythm is bright. It looks rough, simple and delicate.

The common musical instruments are harpsichord, bow (square piano), flute, yeqin (leaf), pestle, hip board, bamboo drum (drum chop), waist bell, foot bell, harpsichord, nose flute, etc., which are often used to call lovers and convey love in young men and women's love. Ye Qin is actually the leaves of a broad-leaved tree. You can play many songs by picking them at will and putting them in your mouth. The pestle music evolved from the wooden pestle of rice. When the Gaoshan people pound rice, they often dig a cave in the house, put a slate at the bottom of the cave, and several women stand around with wooden pestles and rice. The wooden pestle struck the slate and sounded like a bell, which spread far away. Later, people used wooden pestles with different lengths and tones to play music with different rhythms, and the accompanying music was called "Acura". The music played with it is "pestle music". Singing and dancing are very popular where Gaoshan people live. Bangzi has also become a bond between young men and women in love, and many happy marriages are concluded in the music of Bangzi. Hip board is a string of bamboo tubes and copper shells hanging on the hips, and waist bells and foot bells are dancers' props and accompaniment instruments.

The dance of Gaoshan nationality has the characteristics of collectivity, and all major activities have warm scenes of collective singing and dancing. At the song and dance party, people make firewood, light a fire, sing and drink around the fire. At first, a dozen young people danced and sang a prelude leisurely, and gradually entered the high-pitched agitation. Everyone is holding hands, dancing, moving forward and backward, cheering in unison. The scene is very warm. In recent years, due to the high development of tourism, many tourists to Taiwan go to Gaoshan folk villages or tourist attractions to watch the folk customs and song and dance performances of the mountain people.

4. Wood carving and textile

The handicrafts of Gaoshan nationality mainly include textile, bamboo weaving, rattan weaving, woodcut, sculpture, bamboo carving, pottery making, etc. Among them, the woodcarving art of Paiwan people, Lukai people, Yameiren and other branches is quite exquisite, woodcarving >>

What are the customs and habits of Gaoshan people? Gaoshan people mainly live in Taiwan Province Province, China, with a few scattered in coastal areas such as Fujian and Zhejiang. Gaoshan people mainly live in the central mountainous area of Taiwan Province Province, the longitudinal valley plain in the east and Lan Yu Island.

Gaoshan people like to hold banquets, songs and dances on festivals or festive days.

In the past, Gaoshan people lived in caves near mountains and rivers, or made grass from bamboo and made wood as their houses.

In the form of funeral, Atayal, Bunun and Cao are all buried indoors and under the bed of the deceased. Paiwan people and Dawu people walked in the wasteland, and A-mei buried the dead in the open space in front of and behind the house, and all the evil dead were buried on the spot.

Gaoshan people still retain the beliefs and rituals of primitive religions.

The customs and habits of the fifty-six ethnic groups in China.

1, Achang nationality: distributed in Yunnan, with a population of more than 27,000, mainly engaged in agriculture, with developed handicrafts, especially famous for being good at making long knives. Have your own language. -Picking tea

2. Bai nationality: distributed in Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and other places, with a population of more than 6,543,800+0,590. It has its own language for managing agriculture. -Salt Rhododendron, Sancha and Dali Tower.

3. Baoan nationality: distributed in Yunnan, Qinghai and other places, with a population of more than 65,438 +0.2 million. They are mainly engaged in agriculture and handicrafts, and the "security knife" with knives as the mainstay is very famous and has its own language. -Sheepskin coat, safety knife

4. Bulang nationality: distributed in Yunnan, with a population of more than 82,000, mainly engaged in agriculture and having its own language. -Playing and singing

5. Buyi people: distributed in nobles, Yunnan and other places, with a population of more than 2.54 million. Mainly engaged in agriculture, enjoy the title of "rice-growing nation". Have their own language and writing. -Stone houses, embroidered and carved masks

6. Korean nationality: mainly distributed in Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning, with a population of 1.92 million. It is mainly agricultural, famous for planting rice and has its own language. -Springboard, long encouragement

7. Daur nationality: distributed in Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Xinjiang and other places, with a population of more than 6.5438+0.2 million, mainly engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry, with its own language. Paper-cutting and hockey.

8. Dai nationality: distributed in Yunnan, with a population of 6.5438+0.02 million, mainly engaged in agriculture. Temple towers, bamboo buildings and bamboo bridges show unique architectural art and have their own languages. -peacock dance, Rice Water-splashing Festival.

9. De 'ang nationality: It is distributed in Yunnan, with a population of10.5 million. It is mainly based on agriculture and is famous for being good at growing tea and having its own language. -Elephant-foot drum dance

10, Dong nationality: mainly distributed in Guizhou, Hunan, Wenwen and other places, with a population of more than 25 10000, mainly engaged in agriculture and forestry. Drum Tower, Yufeng Bridge and Yufeng Pavilion are the main symbols of Dong Township, and they have their own languages and characters. -soak reeds and block the way to welcome guests.

1 1, Dongxiang nationality: mainly distributed in Gansu, Ningxia, Xinjiang and other places, with a population of more than 370,000 people, mainly engaged in agriculture and good at planting melons and fruits. Have your own language.

12, Dulong: Distributed in Yunnan, with a population of more than 500,000, they maintain a good social first fashion of "not connecting roads at night and not closing doors at night". Theft rarely happens. Have your own language. -Weave a blanket and bake pancakes.

13, Oroqen: It is distributed in Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang and other places with a population of more than 600,000, mainly engaged in hunting and agriculture. Have your own language. -Make fur coats, light bonfires.

14, Russians: distributed in Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang and other places, with a population of13,000, engaged in various repairs, transportation and handicrafts, and having their own language and writing. -Playing the accordion and baking bread

15, Ewenki nationality: distributed in Inner Mongolia and Heilongjiang, with a population of 26,000, mainly engaged in animal husbandry and having its own language. -Reindeer and sleigh

16, Gaoshan nationality: mainly distributed in Taiwan Province province, the rest scattered in southeast coastal areas such as Fujian, with a population of about 40 people, mainly engaged in agriculture, fishing and hunting, and having their own language. -Rod ball, dragon boat, weaving

17, Gelao nationality: distributed in Guizhou, Guangxi, Yunnan and other places, with a population of about 430,000, mainly engaged in agriculture and having its own language. -Making dumplings and local operas.

18, Hani: distributed in Yunnan, population1250,000, mainly engaged in agriculture, good at terraced fields, and has its own language and writing.

19, Kazak: distributed in Xinjiang, with a population of about 1 10,000. Mainly engaged in animal husbandry and good at embroidery. The embroidery has been exported to more than ten countries and regions such as Japan, and has its own language. -shearing wool, playing the piano, singing and embroidering.

20. Han nationality: It is distributed all over the country, with a population of over 65.438+0.4 billion, developed economy and culture, and has its own language. Temple Fair and Dragon Dance

2 1, Hezhe nationality: distributed in Heilongjiang Province, with a population of more than 04,000, it is a fishing nationality in northern China and has its own language. -making fish fur coats, fishing in the countryside and eating raw fish.

22. Hui people mainly live in Ningxia, Gansu, Xinjiang and other places, and the rest are scattered all over the country with a population of more than 8.6 million. -Throw a cow and fry it.

23. Jinuo nationality: It is distributed in Yunnan Province, with a population of 1.8 million. It is mainly agricultural, good at growing tea and has its own language. -Musical instrument Dita, dance and inspiration.

24. Jing nationality: distributed in Guangxi, with a population of10.8 million, mainly engaged in coastal fisheries, concurrently engaged in agriculture and salt industry, and has its own language. -Ha ... >>

Customs and habits of Gaoshan nationality (clothing customs and residence) Customs and habits of Gaoshan nationality

Gaoshanzu clothing

The traditional costumes of Gaoshan nationality are colorful, and the styles of costumes of different nationalities are different.

There are generally four styles of clothing for Gaoshan men: one is the northern style represented by Atayal, Xia Sai and northern Ami. Characterized in that two pieces of linen are sewn together to form a sleeveless coat; The second is the middle type represented by Cao people and Bunong people. Characterized in that deerskin is used as a material, the coat is a deerskin vest with fur, and the coat is a deerskin shawl; The third type is the southern type represented by Paiwan people, Peinan people, Rukai people and southern Ami people. It is characterized by a double-breasted long-sleeved shirt, a waist skirt, or a wide belt hanging down at both ends as a front skirt; The fourth is the elegant beauty of Lan Yu Island. Cover your lower body with a thong made of thick cloth about three or four inches wide.

There are generally three kinds of clothing styles for Gaoshan women: one is the short skirt and long skirt style of Atayal, Cao and A-mei; The second is the narrow-sleeved long skirts of Bunun, Rukai and paiwan; The third is the elegant and beautiful semi-style. Upper body often only wear a vest, * * * waist only around a piece of cloth. Wrap a square towel around your left shoulder in winter and tie it on your left shoulder.

All ethnic groups in Gaoshan attach importance to decoration. There are many kinds of ornaments, mainly shellfish beads, shellfish slices, glass beads, pig teeth, bear teeth, feathers, hides, flowers, silver and copper jewelry, coins, buttons, bamboo tubes and so on. They use these ornaments to decorate their bodies with dazzling colors. Men, in particular, dress up almost from head to toe. Some men's crowns, especially those of leaders, are even more complicated and colorful than women's.

residence

The settlements of Gaoshan people are mostly on the back of the mountain, facing the river. Amy and people from the North and South live in the vertical valley of Taitung, while Yamei lives in the seaside around Lan Yu Island. In the past, the houses of Gaoshan people were mostly on the ground, and some were recessed underground.

The houses of Atayal people are generally built halfway up the mountain, with the houses facing down. One kind of house is completely built on the ground, and the other is a semi-cave building. The house is recessed into the ground and the eaves are not higher than one and a half meters.

Xia Sai people's houses are generally built on relatively flat hills without a certain direction. Bunun's house is built on a steep hillside with the door facing down. It is a semi-basement house. Most Cao people's houses are built on the flat ground on the hillside, and the doors are not facing.

Paiwan's house is built on a hillside, facing down. Houses are generally built on the ground, and some are dug at a low place about half a meter inside the house. There are two kinds of wooden houses and stone houses: wooden houses are large wooden houses with square timber as columns, wooden boards as walls, wooden boards or thatched roofs. There are many humanoid or serpentine carvings on the beams, columns, eaves, doors and walls of this wooden house, which has a unique style; The stone house takes logs or vertical boards as columns, flaky as walls, and small slate as tiles on the gable roof, which looks like a turtle shell and is covered with large slate.

When building a house on a slope, Lu Kairen first pushed the foundation into a "dustpan shape", which is a semi-underground house. Ah Mui's house is built on the flat ground, with no clear direction. The living room of Peinan people is round and surrounded by bamboo fences. Most of Yamei's houses are built on the slopes of the coastal foothills, facing the sea. Building materials are mostly taken from pebbles by the sea, which are used to lay foundations and build walls, and covered with thatch. The foundation of the house is deeply dug, the house sinks two or three meters, and the eaves are only about one meter from the ground. This is a typical semi-underground house, which can withstand typhoon attacks.

Most Pingpu houses are dry-column buildings, that is, buildings on piles that "put ladders into rooms". Most houses of Gaoshan nationality have doors, windows and chimneys. The rooms are generally dark and the furnishings are simple. At present, the living conditions of all ethnic groups have changed significantly, the building materials and construction methods are basically the same as those of the Han nationality, and the indoor furnishings have been greatly improved.

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The mountainous areas where Gaoshan people live together are mountainous, so it is difficult to walk like Shu Road. Mountain roads can be divided into "social roads" and "hunting roads". A wooden bridge, a bamboo bridge or a rattan bridge shall be erected at the place where the deep valley and dangerous cliff stream pass. Wooden bridges are mostly single-plank bridges, that is, a big tree is cut into squares and placed on both sides of the stream. There are also two trees across the ravines, with the lower end inserted into the stream and the upper end leaning against the rock wall. There are two kinds of bamboo bridges: short bridges with three or four thick bamboos placed on rocks; Long bridge with thick bamboo inserted side by side in the middle of the stream as a bridge, and then put four or five rows of bamboo on the bridge and rocks. Some people erected bamboo railings on both sides of the bridge as support. Rattan bridges are generally built between cliffs and deep valleys, often facing each other on high mountains, with large streams in the middle, which are thousands of meters deep.

Not afraid of natural disasters, Gaoshan people made two thick rattan ropes from rattan bark and hung them on both sides of the river in parallel ... >>

The customs and habits of Gaoshan people should be well described and explained from several aspects. Very demanding, thanks to the Gaoshan people; In ancient times, the Gaoshan nationality took nudity as beauty. Use only a piece of cloth to shade the shade, and use fur to bind the waist. However, after contact with China culture, men gradually wear gowns, while women wear skirts and pay attention to the beauty of clothes. Except for hides and barks, clothes are mostly made of linen woven by themselves and decorated with colorful patterns. Men's clothing types, sleeveless corsets, shawls, corsets and belts are common in the north; Deerskin vest, chest bag, purse, corset and black cloth skirt are common in the middle; Long-sleeved coats, waist skirts, trousers and black headscarves are common in the south. There are short dresses and long skirts for women's wear. Yamei's dress is simple. Men cover their nakedness with T-shirts and wear vests. Women usually wear vests and skirts and wrap them in square towels in winter.

The diet of Gaoshan people is mainly cereals and rhizomes. Generally, millet, rice, potatoes and taro are common foods, supplemented by miscellaneous grains, wild vegetables and prey. Millet and upland rice are dominant in mountainous areas, and rice is dominant in plains. Pingpu people also specialize in fragrant rice and like to eat "grass paste" (grass paste mixed with salt in deer intestines). In the past, the diet was raw, but now the diet, cooking and enjoyment are very elegant. Gaoshan people are addicted to alcohol, tobacco and betel nut.

In the past, Gaoshan people lived in caves near mountains and rivers, or made grass from bamboo and made wood as their houses. At present, there are wooden houses, bamboo houses, huts, stone houses, grass-topped underground palaces and so on. But they pay great attention to the combination of modeling and practicality. Most of them are rectangular or square, with doors and no windows.

Gaoshan people also have the custom of body decoration, such as tattooing, tooth cutting, ear piercing, hair removal, abdominal girdling and so on. Body decoration is generally for adulthood, beauty, marriage, discipline and honor.

The marriage of Gaoshan people is monogamous, and it is forbidden for close relatives to get married. Most men and women are free to love each other. For example, Atayal people whistle to express their love, and some Ami women give gifts to men's homes to express their love for each other. In the form of funeral, Atayal, Bunun and Cao are all buried indoors and under the bed of the deceased. Paiwan people and Yamei buried the dead in the open space in front of and behind the house, and all the evil dead were buried on the spot.

Gaoshan people have many taboos: after pregnancy, women are forbidden to use knives and axes, avoid eating apes, bobcats, pangolins and fruits, and avoid having twins; Avoid snakes, bobcats and mice, and cross the dead and their burial places; Avoid seeing animals mate; No farting, no sneezing, no doing anything like that. Avoid eating animal heads and tails; Men are forbidden to touch women's special woven fabrics, hemp fabrics, hoes and pigsty; Women are forbidden to touch men's exclusive weapons, hunting gear, sticks, etc.

Customs and habits of Bai nationality

Bai people basically practice monogamy. The son will separate immediately after marriage, and the parents will leave the younger son like a valve. Some of the landlords are big families with four generations living under one roof. People of the same family and surname don't marry, but they will marry their uncles and aunts as usual. . A childless woman can be adopted by her husband's wife, and a childless woman can also adopt her brother's children (adoption) or adopted children. Son-in-law and adopted son had to change their names and surnames in order to obtain the right to inherit property.

Before the Yuan Dynasty, the Bai people generally practiced cremation. After the Yuan Dynasty, due to the influence of the Han nationality, it was changed to burial. Funerals are usually grand.

Bai people in Pingba area are mainly rice and wheat, while corn and foster children are mainly in mountainous areas. Bai people like to eat sour, cold and spicy flavors. They are good at curing ham, bow fish, fried chicken brown, pork liver and other dishes. They also like to eat a unique "raw meat" or "raw skin", that is, roast pork half-cooked, cut into shredded pork, and served with ginger, garlic, vinegar and so on. Bai people also like to drink roasted tea.

Miao nationality: Miao nationality used to believe in animism, worship nature and worship ancestors. Drum Music Festival is the biggest ritual activity of Miao nationality. Generally, a small sacrifice lasts for seven years and a big sacrifice lasts for thirteen years. It is held on the second day of October to November in the lunar calendar. At that time, a roe deer will be killed and a Lusheng dance will be performed to commemorate the ancestors. Invite friends and relatives to get together during meals to enhance feelings and family harmony.

The main beliefs of Miao nationality are primitive religious forms such as nature worship, totem worship and ancestor worship. Traditional Miao society is superstitious about ghosts and gods, and witchcraft prevails. Some Miao people also believe in Christianity and Catholicism. Few Miao people believe in Buddhism and Taoism.

Traditionally, Miao people often regard some giant or strange natural objects as spiritual manifestations, so they worship them and offer sacrifices to them. Among them, the typical objects of nature worship are boulders (strange rocks), caves, trees and mountains. In addition, Miao people think that some natural phenomena or objects are gods or ghosts, and Miao language often does not distinguish between ghosts and gods, or uses both words. In most cases, ghosts are regarded as abandoned or wronged souls and tools, which often bring disasters, diseases, plagues or other misfortunes to mankind. For example, the so-called oriental ghosts, western ghosts, sow ghosts, cannibals and tiger ghosts are called evil ghosts. Spiritual natural phenomena usually ... >>

The customs and habits of Gaoshan people; Gaoshan costumes.

Gaoshan people are divided into Ami, paiwan, Atayal, Bunun, Saifu, Caohe Ami, Beinan, Tibetan and Pingpu, so their costumes have their own characteristics. Taiya, Xia Sai and some Ah Mui, both men and women, wear linen sleeveless clothes. Some farmers have their strengths and weaknesses. The one that reaches the knee is called Lucas, and the one that reaches the navel is called Ladan. On a dress with a white background, delicate geometric patterns are woven on the chest and back. Most farmers and Cao Men in the city use animal skins as vests, and there are square folded chest bags hanging on their chests, which are both decorative and practical. Paiwan and A-mei like to put thin colored lace on the sleeves, collars and hem of clothes, and wear a half-source skirt at the waist, with black cloth or antlers as the crown. Gaoshan men and women like barefoot and love all kinds of colorful headdresses, earrings, bracelets, anklets and necklaces. The headdress of men in paiwan is more complicated and beautiful than that of women.

In ancient times, the Gaoshan nationality took nudity as beauty. Use only a piece of cloth to shade the shade, and use fur to bind the waist. However, after contact with China culture, men gradually wear gowns, while women wear skirts and pay attention to the beauty of clothes. Except for hides and barks, clothes are mostly made of linen woven by themselves and decorated with colorful patterns. Men's clothing types, sleeveless corsets, shawls, corsets and belts are common in the north; Deerskin vest, chest bag, purse, corset and black cloth skirt are common in the middle; Long-sleeved coats, waist skirts, trousers and black headscarves are common in the south. There are short dresses and long skirts for women's wear. Yamei's dress is simple. Men cover their nakedness with T-shirts and wear vests. Women usually wear vests and skirts and wrap them in square towels in winter.

The diet of Gaoshan people is mainly cereals and rhizomes. Generally, millet, rice, potatoes and taro are common foods, supplemented by miscellaneous grains, wild vegetables and prey. Millet and upland rice are dominant in mountainous areas, and rice is dominant in plains. Pingpu people also specialize in fragrant rice and like to eat "grass paste" (grass paste mixed with salt in deer intestines). In the past, the diet was raw, but now the diet, cooking and enjoyment are very elegant. Gaoshan people are addicted to alcohol, tobacco and betel nut.

In the past, Gaoshan people lived in caves near mountains and rivers, or made grass from bamboo and made wood as their houses. At present, there are wooden houses, bamboo houses, huts, stone houses, grass-topped underground palaces and so on. But they pay great attention to the combination of modeling and practicality. Most of them are rectangular or square, with doors and no windows.

Gaoshan people also have the custom of body decoration, such as tattooing, tooth cutting, ear piercing, hair removal, abdominal girdling and so on. Body decoration is generally for adulthood, beauty, marriage, discipline and honor.

The marriage of Gaoshan people is monogamous, and it is forbidden for close relatives to get married. Most men and women are free to love each other. For example, Atayal people whistle to express their love, and some Ami women give gifts to men's homes to express their love for each other. In the form of funeral, Atayal, Bunun and Cao are all buried indoors and under the bed of the deceased. Paiwan people and Yamei buried the dead in the open space in front of and behind the house, and all the evil dead were buried on the spot.

Gaoshan people have many taboos: after pregnancy, women are forbidden to use knives and axes, avoid eating apes, bobcats, pangolins and fruits, and avoid having twins; Avoid snakes, bobcats and mice, and cross the dead and their burial places; Avoid seeing animals mate; No farting, no sneezing, no doing anything like that. Avoid eating animal heads and tails; Men are forbidden to touch women's special woven fabrics, hemp fabrics, hoes and pigsty; Women are forbidden to touch men's exclusive weapons, hunting gear, sticks, etc.

Important festivals of Gaoshan nationality include: sowing sacrifice (Atayal nationality, spring sowing ended in late March), peace sacrifice (Bunun nationality, the fourth day of April), ancestor sacrifice of "Ali" (Pingpu people, September 16th) and harvest festival (Cao people, Rukai people, Ami people, etc.). August 15th) and bamboo pole sacrifice (paiwan, October). The traditional festival of Gaoshan nationality is usually a combination of sacrifice and sacrifice. Because of its complexity, the authorities of Taiwan Province Province advocate simplifying the complicated matters and adjusting the merger. These are the main festivals that are popular now. During the festival, in addition to song and dance banquets, sports competitions, cultural exhibitions and entertainment activities were also added.

Paiwan's wedding

Paiwan is a literary family of Gaoshan people, and their wedding is unique. On the wedding day, the men's wedding procession, armed with swords and shadows, was mighty and brave, carrying a collar, inserting feathers from their own stone official's head, and under the leadership of their heads and parents, set out from their own slate house to the woman to marry. The bride sat high in the wedding auditorium, wearing a big swing and feathers symbolizing purity. The big swing is an exclusive product for girls in paiwan, only for girls to rest and have fun. When the bride swings for the last time ... >>