You really need sound. No recording like in many other villages. All live… A call followed by an answer by probably 200 or so men. Goose bumps. [IMG_20200815_185727~2] [IMG_20200815_185741~2]

Well, so the vice prez of Taiwan is here now. Trying to get a picture.

Shook his hand but didn’t want to do the selfie thing with him. Secret service guys all over the place. Edit: His security are tall, big dudes. But really with the Amis crowd they didn’t look especially tall or big. I’m 184 cm and many tower above me here. [IMG_20200816_212320]

A vibrant celebration of Taiwan’s little-known original inhabitants BBC has nice story, if readers get a chance to visit the Eastern area of Taiwan linko :bbc.com/travel/article/20240125-a-vibrant-celebration-of-taiwans-little-known-original-inhabitants Asia | Latest News & Updates | BB…

Been to a few. I like the festivities, but at the same time sometimes feel like I don’t belong there as an outsider. Although we have always been received very friendly.

[image] hannes: I like the festivities, but at the same time sometimes feel like I don’t belong there as an outsider. Eh, most people welcome those who are obviously outsiders. [image] dianawolws: any recommendations you might have. copious amounts of mijiou.

[image] MikeN1: Eh, most people welcome those who are obviously outsiders. I know, but it can still feel like you don’t belong there.

The Tsou tribe I live in has warriors rituals and other festivals. The Mayasvi warriors ritual is after the lunar new years. The main day is on a weekday so that keeps a lot of tourists from coming. Tourists are welcome but they often break taboos during the ritual even when asked not to. So they …

[image] hannes: Been to a few. I like the festivities, but at the same time sometimes feel like I don’t belong there as an outsider. Although we have always been received very friendly. In my experience, it depends on the area. For the Hualien City, Guangfu (Hualien County), Tabalong (Hualien…

[image] marasan: I felt unwelcome, with one guy even telling me pictures weren’t allowed. Well, we left after about 5 minutes and I’m still wondering why that tribe gave off that very unfriendly vibe. My Amis wife had no answers. I believe that as some tourists have just ruined some festivals…

yes I found some are fairly open and some are very shy. maybe depends on the individuals. Generally speaking I never found aboriginal people very outgoing actually, maybe slightly more outgoing than the general population. They certainly will NOT always invite you to join their parties contrary to…