Tsou

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Cultures and styles of the Tsou people lived in Taiwan. The Tsou people primarily reside in Alishan Township, Chiayi County; some of them can also be found in Xinyi Township, Nantou County. The Tsou people are historically known as Cou, and they are famous for Mayasvi, a festival honoring the war god. There are two kinds of Tsou tribes, hosa and denohiyu; hosa ranks higher than denohiyu and the former possesses kuba (“main hall”) as the symbol of its power. The Tsou society is patriarchic and the basic social unit is family.
Tsou
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024