DREKAY
INSPIRATION
The Lgend of BALENGE KA ABULRU
A long, long time ago, there lived a lake god Aidi Dinga,who was the ancestor of the Rukai tribe, in Daluoba Ling Lake, surrounded by clouds and mists. Nen, her clear eyes and elegant posture, deeply attracted the lake god.
In order to win the girl's favor, the lake god played the flute to tell his love, and the sweet flute finally touched the girl's heart, and the two weaved the melody of love in the forest.
One day, the lake god came to the leader's house to propose a marriage, and Banen said to his family, "The lake god will stay at our house tonight, please don't get up too early."
The leader was puzzled and decided to get up early to see what happened. So, before dawn, I lit a firewood to find out what was going on, and was surprised to find that there was a huge 100-step snake wrapped around my daughter's body, but she had a happy expression on her face.
The leader suddenly realized that the lake god is the legendary hundred-step snake that the clansmen feared.
On the wedding day, the lake god and his subordinates came to the boss's house with the ancient pots, iron pots, betel nut and noble and beautiful glazed beads.
The leader counted the dowry gifts one by one, and hosted a banquet to entertain the guests. Afterwards, the welcoming team set off to the residence of the God of the Lake, Banen said to the parents and villagers who were seeing off: "In order to show our devotion, when our people pass through the lake of God in the future, please wear white clothes, in order to express our respect for you. Remember, I will prepare warm food for you to take, and please leave the hind legs of the prey." After speaking, he walked towards the lake, the lake water rippled, reflecting the pattern of the hundred-paced snake. Nen finally arrived at her husband's house.
To this day, this well-known legend is still circulating in the clan. And the ancient songs that sing the story of marrying a snake man are even more whispered and reminiscent. "Goodbye, my dearest Banen, you are about to leave us, go over mountains and mountains, never see our hometown again, and want to marry Daluoba Ling Lake" "Goodbye, my hometown, will soon become my eternal memory Goodbye! All of you, I am going, and when my crown goes to the lake, I am married into the palace. Bless me forever."
Rukai clothing
The style and color of the Rukai costumes are similar to those of the Paiwan people, but the wearing of lilies is the most special.
As far as women are concerned, lilies represent chastity, and as far as men are concerned, they represent warriors who are good at hunting. In addition, clay pots, 100-step snake pattern, and butterfly pattern are all commonly used patterns by the tribe.
Lily is the national flower of the Rukai people, and the lily is decorated with sacred, noble and holy meanings.
In the hearts of Rukai people, lilies are more spiritual than visual aesthetics. They are used by the tribe as crowns and rewards.
Only warriors and women who observe festivals can wear them.
Clothing materials: Rukai clothing is mainly made of cross stitch and bead embroidery, and the clothes are divided into men and women, age and class. The patterns are intricate and beautiful, and are very close to the clothing of the Paiwan people.
Clothing materials: Rukai clothing is mainly made of cross stitch and bead embroidery, and the clothes are divided into men and women, age and class. The patterns are intricate and beautiful, and are very close to the clothing of the Paiwan people.
Class distinctions in clothing: The class system of the Rukai people stemming from their birth status and the hierarchical relationship acquired through their hard work are clearly expressed through their clothing.
Class status is manifested in accessories, clothing patterns and materials; achievement status is manifested in headgear and clothing patterns.
The hides of wild animals such as clouded leopards and bears were only worn by the nobility.
The feathers of the Great Crowned Vulture were used as headdresses only by the noble class.
