Atayal 泰雅族

1954-06-01

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Features

Distributed in the mountainous areas of central and northern Taiwan.
Patriarchal society.
Ptasan . (Facial tattoo)
Ear pierced.
Smapa. (Tooth extraction)
Weaving.
Hunting.

Facial tattoo

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History

The legend of the origin of the Atayal people is that in ancient times, the male and female ancestors were separated from the big stones and then moved to various places to establish tribes.

Clothes

Blue & Yellow & Red & Black & White.
Diamond pattern.
Knife. (Men)
Foot protector. (Women)

Ritual (in Atayal language)

Smyatu. (Sowing festival)

A ceremony held to pray for a good harvest from the ancestor spirit.

Maho. (Ancestral spirits ritual)

The ritual will be held in July and August. After millet harvest, the leader and the elders will decide the time of the ritual. All men will participate.

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Interview

Atayal 泰雅族

Name: YayutGroup: Atayal

Name: Yayut
Group: Atayal