Mayasvi 戰祭

Mayasvi is one of the most important rituals of Tsou people, indigenous people in Alishan, Taiwan. People in the tribe dance and sing overnights for three or more days. In the past, every time after the war with other tribes they held Mayasvi, and nowadays they discuss when to hold it every year. It’s a ritual for worshiping Iafafeoi (God of War), who gets bloody mouth and no one could stand in front of him…

Recording during 2010-2011; Editing in Nov 2011.

2011, Lacking Sound Festival – Listen 53, Taipei

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