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The tradition comes from ancient legends and ceremonies. According to legend, the Tao people (also known as the Yami) once cooked flying fish with other seafood, which made them sick—and even made the flying fish sick. Later, the King of the Black-winged Flying Fish appeared in a dream to an elder and taught him the proper ways to catch, prepare, and cook flying fish. The spirit also explained important taboos and rituals to prevent sickness in the future. | The tradition comes from ancient legends and ceremonies. According to legend, the Tao people (also known as the Yami) once cooked flying fish with other seafood, which made them sick—and even made the flying fish sick. Later, the King of the Black-winged Flying Fish appeared in a dream to an elder and taught him the proper ways to catch, prepare, and cook flying fish. The spirit also explained important taboos and rituals to prevent sickness in the future. | ||
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== Fishing Season | == Fishing Season | ||
The local indigenous people, especially the Tao of Lanyu, developed this tradition based on the natural migration of flying fish. Their way of life and culture are closely connected to this seasonal pattern. | The local indigenous people, especially the Tao of Lanyu, developed this tradition based on the natural migration of flying fish. Their way of life and culture are closely connected to this seasonal pattern. | ||
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== Fishing Methods | == Fishing Methods | ||
One method is called ”night light fishing,“ where torches or lights are used at night to attract the fish to the surface. Once the fish gather near the light, fishermen use nets or spears to catch them quickly. This is usually done on moonless nights to avoid interference from moonlight. Other traditional methods include spear fishing and setting fixed nets. | One method is called ”night light fishing,“ where torches or lights are used at night to attract the fish to the surface. Once the fish gather near the light, fishermen use nets or spears to catch them quickly. This is usually done on moonless nights to avoid interference from moonlight. Other traditional methods include spear fishing and setting fixed nets. | ||
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- | 4. Cultural Rituals: Important ceremonies are held, such as the ”Boat Launching Ceremony“ and the ”Flying Fish Festival.“ These are meant to show respect to the spirits and to pray for blessings. During fishing season, many rules must be followed to honor nature and the sea. | + | == Cultural Rituals |
+ | Important ceremonies are held, such as the ”Boat Launching Ceremony“ and the ”Flying Fish Festival.“ These are meant to show respect to the spirits and to pray for blessings. During fishing season, many rules must be followed to honor nature and the sea. | ||
- | 5. Taboos and Cultural Rules: | + | == Taboos and Cultural Rules: |
*Women are not allowed to participate in fishing or get close to the traditional wooden canoes (tatala). | *Women are not allowed to participate in fishing or get close to the traditional wooden canoes (tatala). | ||
*Flying fish should only be caught during the flying fish season. | *Flying fish should only be caught during the flying fish season. |
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