Thao Lus'an Tradition Bearer High Spring-gui Passes Away; Ministry of Culture to Award Citation of Honor
High Spring-gui, a key leader in the Thao tribe's ancestral spirit ceremony, passed away on the 24th. The Ministry of Culture will award him a citation of honor for his lifelong dedication to preserving indigenous heritage.
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(CNA reporter Chiu Tsu-yin, Taipei, 29th) High Spring-gui (Bulaw Lhkatanamarutaw), the lead singer elder (Paruparu) of the Gao family for the important indigenous folk custom 'Thao Tungkariri Lus'an (Ancestral Spirit Ceremony),' passed away on the 24th. The Ministry of Culture will award a citation of honor to recognize his contributions.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Culture today, Culture Minister Li Yuan expressed sorrow and reluctance upon hearing the news, stating that High Spring-gui was a practitioner and transmitter of an important folk custom. He served as the 'sacrificial song leader' for a long time, passed down hunting knowledge and ancestral spirit house construction techniques, and guarded Thao traditional life and culture. He was a key pillar in the transmission and continuation of Taiwan's indigenous intangible cultural heritage.
The press release noted that Lus'an is the most important annual ritual for the Thao people, maintaining the operation and division of labor of Thao social organization. It was registered as an important folk custom 'Thao Tungkariri Lus'an' by the Ministry of Culture in 2015. The Gao family is responsible for 'song leading' and 'trial hunting ceremonies' during the Lus'an festival. During the grand festival, they take turns with the Chen family to build ancestral spirit houses in their courtyards.
High Spring-gui played a crucial role as a 'song leader' for a long time, familiar with rhythms, lyrics, and taboos. He was also well-versed in Thao ritual knowledge and related skills, including trap making for 'trial hunting,' ancestral spirit house construction, and swing making for the 'Swing Festival.' He led tribal youth in teaching and transmission.
The Ministry of Culture stated that High Spring-gui dedicated his life to cultural transmission, preservation, and maintenance, and assisted in the promotion of tribal public affairs. The Ministry will continue to assist in the transmission and recording of Lus'an culture, ensuring that precious indigenous intangible cultural heritage continues to be passed down and flourished. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150429
(CNA reporter Chiu Tsu-yin, Taipei, 29th) High Spring-gui (Bulaw Lhkatanamarutaw), the lead singer elder (Paruparu) of the Gao family for the important indigenous folk custom 'Thao Tungkariri Lus'an (Ancestral Spirit Ceremony),' passed away on the 24th. The Ministry of Culture will award a citation of honor to recognize his contributions.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Culture today, Culture Minister Li Yuan expressed sorrow and reluctance upon hearing the news, stating that High Spring-gui was a practitioner and transmitter of an important folk custom. He served as the 'sacrificial song leader' for a long time, passed down hunting knowledge and ancestral spirit house construction techniques, and guarded Thao traditional life and culture. He was a key pillar in the transmission and continuation of Taiwan's indigenous intangible cultural heritage.
The press release noted that Lus'an is the most important annual ritual for the Thao people, maintaining the operation and division of labor of Thao social organization. It was registered as an important folk custom 'Thao Tungkariri Lus'an' by the Ministry of Culture in 2015. The Gao family is responsible for 'song leading' and 'trial hunting ceremonies' during the Lus'an festival. During the grand festival, they take turns with the Chen family to build ancestral spirit houses in their courtyards.
High Spring-gui played a crucial role as a 'song leader' for a long time, familiar with rhythms, lyrics, and taboos. He was also well-versed in Thao ritual knowledge and related skills, including trap making for 'trial hunting,' ancestral spirit house construction, and swing making for the 'Swing Festival.' He led tribal youth in teaching and transmission.
The Ministry of Culture stated that High Spring-gui dedicated his life to cultural transmission, preservation, and maintenance, and assisted in the promotion of tribal public affairs. The Ministry will continue to assist in the transmission and recording of Lus'an culture, ensuring that precious indigenous intangible cultural heritage continues to be passed down and flourished. (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150429