The traditional distribution of the Atayal tribe is located in the mid-northern mountain areas of Taiwan, including the northern part of Puli and Hualien. The population at present is approximatly 84,849, which is the biggest of the aboriginal tribes apart from the Amis. The traditional life style of the Atayal is hunting and farming, and their materials are distinguished for their complicated weaving techniques. The color of the cloth is delicate in which the red color, symbolizing blood, is vital for keeping away evil. Tattoos on the face is another one of the Atayal customs, while the ancestral workship group is mainly responsible for maintaining social organization.
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The traditional distribution of the Atayal tribe is located in the mid-northern mountain areas of Taiwan, including the northern part of Puli and Hualien. The population at present is approximatly 84,849, which is the biggest of the aboriginal tribes apart from the Amis. The traditional life style of the Atayal is hunting and farming, and their materials are distinguished for their complicated weaving techniques. The color of the cloth is delicate in which the red color, symbolizing blood, is vital for keeping away evil. Tattoos on the face is another one of the Atayal customs, while the ancestral workship group is mainly responsible for maintaining social organization.
