Paiwan god and spirit The religious belief of the Paiwan people is the most important concept of tsemas, which includes various supernatural gods and spirits, such as mountain gods, river gods, ancestor gods, ancestor spirits and ghosts in the natural world, and exists in i pidi (divine world), i tjari vavau (upper realm), i katsauan (human realm), i tjemakaziang (middle realm), i makarizeng (underworld), and i tjarhi teku (lower realm), etc.
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Ribal prayer
The tsemas of all walks of life also include moral good and evil. Good gods (spirits) can protect everyone's safety and bring happiness, wealth and good luck; evil gods (spirits) harm humans and bring disasters and misfortunes to them. . The most intimate person in tsemas is generally called vuvu (ancestor). Ancestors are relatives who live in the afterlife. Therefore, before gatherings and drinking in daily life, the clansmen will use their right index finger to dip the wine into the house or the ground in front of the house. Ancestors enjoyed. In every traditional house, there is also an altar for offering sacrifices to ancestors. In order to communicate with the good gods (spirits), evil gods (spirits) and ancestors in the tsemas, the Paiwan people have professional wizards (malata) and priests (palakalai) in their lives to assist in various ceremonies, or communicate with gods and spirits. communicate. religious tradition.The traditional religious beliefs and concepts of the Paiwan people have been restricted and interfered by the government since the period of Japanese colonial rule. In the 1960s (1960s), Christianity and Catholicism were introduced to the tribes, so that now Western-style churches can be seen among the tribes. architecture, and coexist with traditional religious beliefs. In recent years, Paiwan-style carvings and decorations can also be seen on the icons of Jesus, Mary and the cross in the churches of the Paiwan tribe, presenting a dialogue between traditional culture and modern beliefs. The millet harvest festival is the most important among the annual rituals of the Paiwan people. The other is a grand ceremony held every five years by the Buchaoer Group. There are priests and wizards in charge of various ceremonies in the rituals. The priests preside over the rituals, and the wizards can directly communicate with the gods and ancestors. They are the core figures in the rituals. The tsemas of all walks of life also include moral good and evil. Good gods (spirits) can protect everyone's safety and bring happiness, wealth and good luck; evil gods (spirits) harm humans and bring disasters and misfortunes to them. . The most intimate person in tsemas is generally called vuvu (ancestor). Ancestors are relatives who live in the afterlife. Therefore, before gatherings and drinking in daily life, the clansmen will use their right index finger to dip the wine into the house or the ground in front of the house. Ancestors enjoyed. In every traditional house, there is also an altar for offering sacrifices to ancestors. In order to communicate with the good gods (spirits), evil gods (spirits) and ancestors in the tsemas, the Paiwan people have professional wizards (malata) and priests (palakalai) in their lives to assist in various ceremonies, or communicate with gods and spirits. communicate. religious tradition The traditional religious beliefs and concepts of the Paiwan people have been restricted and interfered by the government since the period of Japanese colonial rule. In the 1960s (1960s), Christianity and Catholicism were introduced to the tribes, so that now Western-style churches can be seen among the tribes. architecture, and coexist with traditional religious beliefs. In recent years, Paiwan-style carvings and decorations can also be seen on the icons of Jesus, Mary and the cross in the churches of the Paiwan tribe, presenting a dialogue between traditional culture and modern beliefs. The millet harvest festival is the most important among the annual rituals of the Paiwan people. The other is a grand ceremony held every five years by the Buchaoer Group. There are priests and wizards in charge of various ceremonies in the rituals. The priests preside over the rituals, and the wizards can directly communicate with the gods and ancestors. They are the core figures in the rituals.
Rukai Belief The Rukai people believe in the existence of various supernatural forces, including the natural sun, stars, moon, rainbow, hundred pace snake, clouded leopard, etc., and also includes communication and worship of the souls of past ancestors. During Japan's colonial rule, due to policy relations, the development of traditional religious concepts was disturbed, and even some traditional culture and religious ceremonies were suspended during this period. Beginning in the 1960s of the Republic of China, Christianity and Catholicism were introduced to the tribes, so that Western-style church buildings can be seen in all tribes, and they coexist with traditional religions.. Christianity Most of the Rukai people have now converted to the Western religion - Christianity, which has become a force supporting and influencing the tribe. In recent years, the traditional culture of the Rukai people has also begun to have new interactions with the church. For example, in the Catholic Church of the Shenshan tribe in Wutai Township, the Virgin Mary in the church is presented in traditional Rukai costumes, integrating traditional culture and modern beliefs, and resonating Rukai culture new life. The traditional ceremonies of the Rukai people center on millet. The millet harvest festival is held after the millet is harvested. The Dona tribe of Xiasanshe has a unique black rice ceremony. In addition, the tribe has the habit of swinging. Swinging has the function of friendship between men and women. It is held during weddings or harvest festivals. The activities are exciting and exciting, bringing a climax to the festival.
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Photo in front of church
