Taiwanese aborigines (原住民)

You will be surprised with my new post..

Zhou Aboriginal warrior from Lijia performing in Zahamu Park, Anping District, Tainan City, Taiwan

Okay what is this?? 

Usually people say that Aborigin culture just from Australia, but it's not exactly.

Because Taiwan has Aborigin culture too, but not same as Australia's culture.The indigenous people just 2% from Taiwan population...

Aboriginals have been in Taiwan for around 15,000 years and are said to have come over the water from Southern China around 3,000 BC.  
Aboriginals can be found almost everywhere in the mountains or along the East Coast. 

Each time you enter a village adorned with colorful decorations or with a church - aboriginals are mostly Christians - you can be sure you are on aboriginal land.

All the aboriginals of Taiwan had dances and songs to celebrate the community events: harvesting millet, hunting, love and, yes, also war and head-hunting.

Gorgeous traditional dresses, still used for ceremonies, are another important aspect of Taiwan aboriginal culture.

There are nine tribes in Taiwan, they are :

1. Atayal

2. Saisiyat

3. Bunun

4. Tsou

 

5. Paiwan

6. Rukai

7. Ami

8. Puyuma 

9. Yami

The best way to experience the full variety and uniqueness of the aboriginal tribes of Taiwan is to attend one of their many amazing festivals, which are still celebrated throughout the year. 

Every July, the Festival of Austronesian and Formosa Cultures is held in Taitung.

Okay that's all...
See you next post :)