Interview
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About Culture
Do you have any inherited ancient folk songs?
- Yes, they are still performed during festivals.
Are there any taboos within your clan?
- Hunting (which is still practiced today).
- Joking is not allowed when entering the mountains.
- One must not fart carelessly, as animals can detect human scent.
- One must not say in advance what animal they expect to catch.
- Daily life
- When eating, one must not walk in front of elders.
- When eating, one must not skip over others while passing food.
How do you pass on your culture through generations?
- Participating in tribal public affairs and communicating with different age groups.
- Speaking the tribal language more often.
- Finding ways to develop cultural activities.
Do you have any special faith or religion?
- Primarily Christianity
- Ancestral worship
- Honoring past ancestors for protection and blessings
Do you have any special intangible cultural heritage?
- Weaving
Do young people in the Seediq tribe continue to pass on the tattoo culture?
- Not many; very few young people continue this tradition.
- Tribal recognition is required.
- The tattooing process involves tapping.
What special festivals do the Seediq tribe celebrate?
- Planting season
- Harvest season
About Art
Do you have any special handicrafts?
- Weaving and knitting
- Backpack weaving (Bulan)
- Bamboo products
Does your tribe have any folk dances?
- Dancing can be done at any time
- It is performed during moments of joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness
- The performances are spontaneous and free-spirited
Do you have any special instruments?
- Jaw harp
- Head-hunting flute (previously used by tribal warriors, but now accessible to everyone)
Do you have any traditional or special costumes?
- Yes, they are woven with threads
- The colors are red, black, and white
- During the Japanese colonial period, costumes included cherry blossoms and other symbolic patterns
About Tribe
How many clan members are left in the Seediq tribe?
- Around 500 to 600 people.
Do Seediq people leave the tribe frequently?
- Yes, they frequently leave.
Continuing from the previous question, under what circumstances would you need to leave the tribe?
- For education.
- Middle and high school students usually go to the city for their studies.
Do you have a large family or a small family?
- Small families.
Do you produce any special agricultural products?
- In Ren’ai Township: Vegetables.
Where is your tribe currently located?
- Hualien and Yilan.
- Mainly in Nantou.
- Migrated several hundred years ago.
Do boys and girls have the same work distribution?
- Men work outside, while women manage the household
Others
Do you have any special traditional food?
- Red bean glutinous rice.
- Cured pork.
Are there any modern buildings in your tribe?
- Offices, post offices, etc.
- Reinforced concrete structures.
What are the things that you are proud of?
- Unity and mutual support.
