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--- gaoyili:bananarama [2025/06/13 06:37] – [Singing and Dancing] bananarama
+++ gaoyili:bananarama [2025/06/13 06:51] (current) – [Welcoming the Spirits] bananarama
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 | {{:gaoyili:img_20250606_141855_417.jpg?400|}} | This is the Harvest Festival dancing dancing picture. The Harvest Festival is the biggest traditional celebration of the Amis people in Taiwan. Its main purpose is to thank the spirits for a good harvest and to pray for peace and another good year. It is usually held between July and September, during the harvest season. |
 == Main Activities
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 === Welcoming the Spirits
+https://www.appledog.ca/wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=gaoyili:img_20250613_143347_152.jpg
 The tribe welcomes their ancestors' spirits to join in the celebration.
+*Traditional Singing and Dancing
+When guests arrive, the Amis people welcome them with traditional songs and dances, expressing warmth and sincerity.
+The dances are often performed in a circle, symbolizing unity and sharing.
+Both men and women wear traditional clothing and perform joyful, rhythmic dances to create a festive and sacred atmosphere.
+*Elder's Greeting and Blessing
+A respected elder usually gives a welcome speech on behalf of the tribe, briefly explaining the significance of the festival.
+A short blessing ritual may also be held to pray for peace and a smooth celebration.
 === Singing and Dancing
+https://www.appledog.ca/wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=gaoyili:img_20250613_143344_590.jpg
 People dance in a circle and sing in their native language. They are divided into age groups to take part in different tasks, games, and performances. This shows the unity of the tribe.
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 Demonstration of strength and wisdom: These competitions test whether young people have the ability to protect the tribe and take care of its members.
-Symbol of adulthood: Some events are linked to coming-of-age ceremonies and represent the transition into adult status within the tribe.
+*Symbol of adulthood: Some events are linked to coming-of-age ceremonies and represent the transition into adult status within the tribe.
+*Cultural heritage: The competitions carry on traditional values such as courage, unity, discipline, and respect.
-Cultural heritage: The competitions carry on traditional values such as courage, unity, discipline, and respect.
 Men show their strength and courage through games like tug-of-war and wrestling.
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 === Thanking and Praying
 The people thank the spirits and nature, and pray for a good year ahead.
+*Giving Thanks to Ancestors and Nature
+During the festival, the Amis people express their gratitude to ancestral spirits and nature through ceremonial songs, prayers, and rituals. They give thanks for the favorable weather and abundant harvest of the past year.
+Elders usually serve as the leaders of the ceremony, guiding the community in chanting prayers or singing traditional songs together.
+*Sharing Food and Reuniting
+The tribe prepares a large amount of food to symbolize the harvest and the spirit of sharing, inviting community members and relatives to join the celebration.
+Sharing food is not just a gesture of hospitality—it is also a way to express gratitude, give back, and offer blessings to one another.
 == Reflection