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Naming Customs Of Taiwanese Aborigines
The naming customs of Indigenous Taiwanese are distinct from, though influenced by, the majority Han Chinese culture of Taiwan. Prior to contact with Han Chinese, the Indigenous Taiwanese named themselves according to each tribe's tradition. The naming system varies greatly depending on the particular tribes. Some tribes do not have family names, at least as part of the personal name. Under the strong influence of Chinese culture and forces of cultural assimilation brought by Han settlers in the 17th century, the Indigenous Taiwanese have gradually adopted Han names. In the 17th and 18th centuries, possession of a Han surname was considered to be a sign of being civilized, in part because adoption of a Han surname meant that that person was now entered into the population registration books and could be taxed. Upon possessing a Han surname, most of the lowland Indigenous tribes assimilated with the Han immigrants, and eventually no longer saw themselves or were seen as a dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yohani Isqaqavut
Yohani Diloka de Silva (born 30 July 1993), known Mononym, mononymously as Yohani, is a Sri Lankan singer-songwriter, rapper, and YouTuber. She started her music career as a YouTuber. She soon gained recognition for her cover of ' Manike Mage Hithe' and released many covers of her singing and rapping which have earned her the title "Rap Princess" of Sri Lanka. She rose to prominence and gained global recognition for her cover of " Manike Mage Hithe". She also became the first Sri Lankan female singer to surpass a total of 3.60 million subscribers on YouTube. Personal life Yohani was born on 30 July 1993 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She is the daughter of a former Army officer Major General Prasanna de Silva. Her mother Dinithi de Silva, was a former cabin crew member at Sri Lankan Airlines. She is a Buddhist and has practiced Buddhism since her early life. Yohani has one younger sister, Shavindri de Silva, who is currently studying medicine. Due to their father's militar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rukai People
The Rukai (Rukai language, Rukai: ) are one of the Taiwanese aborigines, indigenous people of Taiwan. They consist of six communities residing in southern Taiwan (Budai, Labuan, Tanan, Maga, Mantauran, and Tona), each of which has its own dialect of the Rukai language. As of the year 2014, the Rukai numbered 12,699, and is the seventh-largest of the 13 officially recognized indigenous groups in Taiwan. The Rukai were formerly called Tsarisen or Tsalisen, which means "people living in the mountain". The Rukai people honored the clouded leopard (''Neofelis nebulosa'') and the Deinagkistrodon, hundred pacer (''Deinagkistrodon acutus''), which they believe to be the spirit of their ancestor. on the Rukai People Traditional dress and textile [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uliw Qaljupayare
Uliw Qaljupayare (; 4 June 1951 – 11 March 2024) was a Taiwanese politician. Also known by the Chinese name Chien Tung-ming (), he represented the Highland Aborigine district for the Kuomintang from 2008 to 2020 at the Legislative Yuan. Early life and education Born on 4 June 1951, Qaljupayare was a member of the Paiwan people of the Taiwanese aborigines in Shizi, Pingtung. He graduated from Fang Liao High School in Pingtung County before attending National Pingtung University of Education. He earned a master's degree in public administration and policy at National Chung Hsing University and taught at multiple elementary schools. Political career Qaljupayare served Shizi Township as mayor for two terms from 1990 to 1998. He was elected to the Pingtung County Council later that year and stepped down in 2007 to prepare for a legislative campaign. Electoral controversies Qaljupayare was first elected to the Legislative Yuan in 2008 with 26.86% of the vote, to serve alongsi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paiwan People
The Paiwan () are an indigenous people of Taiwan. They speak the Paiwan language. In 2014, the Paiwan numbered 96,334. This was approximately 17.8% of Taiwan's total indigenous population, making them the second-largest indigenous group. The majority of Paiwan people live in the southern chain of the Central Mountain Range, from Damumu Mountain and the upper Wuluo River in the north of the southern chain to the Hengchun Peninsula in the south of it, and also in the hills and coastal plains of southeastern Taiwan. There are two subgroups under the Paiwan people: the Ravar and the Vuculj. The unique ceremonies in Paiwan are Masalut and Maljeveq. The Masalut is a ceremony that celebrates the harvest of rice, whereas the Maljeveq commemorates their ancestors or gods. History The name "Paiwan" may have originated from a myth. According to the myth, Paiwan ancestors lived in a location on Dawu mountain (Tawushan) that was called "Paiwan", where heaven is said to exist. Paiwan p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bokeh Kosang
Bokeh Kosang (, born 26 July 1980) is a Taiwanese actor and singer of Truku ethnicity. He is noted for his roles as Hanaoka Ichiro in the film '' Seediq Bale'', which earned him a Supporting Actor Award at the 46th Golden Bell Awards. Early life Bokeh Kosang was born and raised in Wanrong Township of Hualien County, Taiwan. He graduated from Chinese Culture University The Chinese Culture University (CCU; ) is a private Taiwanese university located in Yangmingshan in Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan. Established in 1962, CCU is one of the largest universities in Taiwan with an enrollment of about 32,000 student ..., majoring in vocal music. Career Bokeh Kosang first rose to prominence in 2011 for playing Hanaoka Ichiro in the film '' Seediq Bale''. The film reached number one in the ratings when it aired in Taiwan. Filmography Film Television Single * ''The Rainbow Promise'' * ''MQA-RAS'' Awards and nominations References External links * * * * * {{DE ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Truku People
The Taroko people (), also known as Truku people, are an Indigenous Taiwanese people. Taroko is also the name of the area of Taiwan where the Taroko reside. The Executive Yuan, Republic of China has officially recognized the Taroko since 15 January 2004. The Taroko are the 12th aboriginal group in Taiwan to receive this recognition. Previously, the Taroko and the related Seediq people were classified in the Atayal group. The Taroko people demanded a separate status for themselves in a "name rectification" campaign. The Taroko resisted and fought the Japanese in the 1914 Truku War. Notable people * Bokeh Kosang, actor and singer * Chen Tao-ming, politician * Lin Yueh-han, footballer * Tseng Shu-chin, singer Clothing The traditional attire of the Truku people is predominantly fashioned from linen, with wool and cotton also being viable materials. The intricate process of crafting garments, accessories, or bedding involves several stages, including spinning, bleaching, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mona Rudao
Mona Rudao, or Mouna Rudao (1880–1930; ), was the son of a chief of the Seediq tribe of Taiwanese aborigines. In 1911, he made a visit to Japan. He succeeded his father as a chief of the village of Mahebo (, in present-day Ren'ai, Nantou) and became one of the most influential chiefs of the area of Wushe. Mona Rudao was from the Tgdaya group of the Seediq. He became famous for orchestrating the Musha incident in what is now Nantou County in 1930 against the Japanese authorities. He ended up committing suicide by shooting himself with a pistol during the revolt to prevent the Japanese from capturing him alive. His remains were found in a forest in 1933, and were taken to the Department of Archaeology of the Taihoku Imperial University (now called National Taiwan University) where they were exhibited as a warning to future rebels. The bones were "identified" by his daughter and not positively confirmed by DNA. After the arrival of the Kuomintang the bones were placed in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sediq People
The Seediq (sometimes Sediq, Seejiq, , , or ; ) are a Taiwanese indigenous people who live primarily in Nantou County and Hualien County. Their language is also known as Seediq. They were officially recognized as Taiwan's 14th indigenous group on 23 April 2008. Previously, the Seediq, along with the closely related Truku people, were classified as Atayal. Resistance to colonization Wushe events Starting from 1897, the Japanese began a road building program that brought them into the indigenous people's territory. This was seen as invasive. Contacts and conflicts escalated and some indigenous people were killed. In 1901, in a battle with the Japanese, indigenous people defeated 670 Japanese soldiers. As a result of this, in 1902, the Japanese isolated Wushe. Between 1914 and 1917, Japanese forces carried out an aggressive 'pacification' program killing many resisting people. At this time, the leader of Mahebo, Mona Rudao, tried to resist rule by Japan, but he failed twice bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yungai Hayung
Yungai Hayung, known professionally as Landy Wen (; ) is a Taiwanese singer. In 2010, she was cast in a TV drama based on the Bret Easton Ellis novel ''Less Than Zero'', to be set in Taipei. Biography Wen was born in the Tayal Llyung Community in Jianshih, Hsinchu. She has lived in Taipei and Taichung. She graduated from Youth Senior High School in Taichung. In 1997, she competed in the ''Super Newcomer'' singing competition in Taipei. The event's host Jacky Wu Jacky Wu (; born 26 September 1962) is a Taiwanese television show host, singer, and actor. He hosts numerous variety shows, such as the long running popular Taiwanese variety show ''Guess (variety show), Guess''. Career In 1987, Wu started out b ... recognized her talent and signed her to his label Alfa Music International. In 1998, her duet with Wu, ''Rooftop'', gained popularity in the charts and at KTVs. Discography * (1999) ''Sixth Sense'' (第六感) * (2001) ''A Little Wild'' (有點野) * (2002) ''Blue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atayal People
The Atayal (Atayal language, Atayal: Tayal), also known as the Tayal and the Tayan, are a Taiwanese indigenous peoples, Taiwanese indigenous people. The Atayal people number around 90,000, approximately 15.9% of Taiwan's total indigenous population, making them the third-largest indigenous group. The preferred endonym is "Tayal", although official English translations of documents supplied by the Taiwanese government name them as "Atayal". Etymology The Atayal language, Atayal word for Atayal is , meaning "human" or "man". The word the people use to refer to themselves is Tayal, almost never Atayal. Origins The first record of Atayal inhabitance is found near the upper reaches of the Zhuoshui River. During the late 17th century, they crossed the Central Mountain Ranges into the wilderness of the east. They then settled in the Liwu River valley. Seventy-nine Atayal villages can be found here. Genetics Taiwan has been home to a number of Austronesian peoples, Austronesian indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thao People
The Thao/Ngan () are a small group of Taiwanese indigenous peoples who have lived near Sun Moon Lake (Zintun, Lake Candidius) in central Taiwan for at least a century, and probably since the time of the Qing dynasty. The Thao/Ngan people numbered around 800, making them one of the smallest of all of the recognized indigenous peoples in Taiwan (a number of indigenous peoples, both smaller and larger than the Thao in population, remain unrecognized by the Taiwanese government). Despite their small group size, the Thao/Ngan have retained their customs, beliefs and traditional culture and language until now, though they have been assimilated into mainstream culture as well. Most of the members of this ethnic group work in the tourism industry at Sun Moon Lake. The Chi-Chi earthquake of 1999 damaged or destroyed 80% of the houses of the Thao/Ngan. Language The Thao/Ngan people have their own language, the Thao language, which is nearly extinct and spoken by only a few, mostly elder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
