Sea or river worship in the Amis culture has two types: one is an annual ceremony and the other is a ritual collective fishing taking place before and after an event recognized as important by the members of the tribe. The annual ceremony happens every May, involving the collective fishing, offering and sharing the catch of men organized in age classes. It has a pedagogical significance and also serves as an occasion to pay tribute to the sea gods with gifts to pray for prosperity and safety.Collective fishing, known as Pakelang, enjoins people to fish together and share the catch to mark the end of major life events such as marriage, funeral, construction of new houses and farm work. The contact with water and the consumption of fish mark the return to daily norm.
