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The Process of Five-Year Fiesta

 


Lift the Ban (Kisan aljak)
 
  

 On the next day after finishing the formal ceremony, the sacrificial rites are all completed. Ancestors' spirits go back to the sacred land of DaWu Mt. The ban of Five-Year Fiesta lifts and everyone's life is back to normal while the entire Tribe celebrates at chief's house singing and dancing for a successful completion of the fiesta. The warriors who show distinguished performance are praised and honored. In a joyful atmosphere, chief selects brave men and pretty women from the young crowd and grants toast to encourage them to strive for the Tribe. Today, everyone enjoys cheerful and pleasant ending of the Five-Year Fiesta activities.

 

Image: The high priest is lifting the ban for the priest and everyone in the Tribe.

 

Source: Paiwan Tribe - Picture Book of Gulou Village Image: Paiwan Tribe - Picture Book of Gulou Village       Edited by: Hui-hsin Gao, Yi-de Chou

 

 

 

 

 

 


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