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1999120 minPGdocumentary

The Last Chieftain

1999120 minPGdocumentary

70,000 people live in the Santiman District of Taiwan, where chiefs like Rangalu lead ten villages and uphold rich Paiwan cultural traditions.

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Sakuliu Pavaavalung

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70,000 people live in the Santiman District of Taiwan, where chiefs like Rangalu lead ten villages and uphold rich Paiwan cultural traditions.

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Daw-ming Lee

Daw-ming Leedirector

Sakuliu Pavaavalungdirector

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Rangalu, the newly sworn Head of Santiman District in Taiwan, oversees a region comprising 10 villages and a population of 70,000. Most residents belong to the indigenous Paiwan community, who inhabit the mountainous areas of southern Taiwan. The film presents their rich oral traditions and cultural practices. Directors Daw-ming Lee and Sakuliu Pavaavalung discuss the political and economic challenges facing the Paiwan people, providing insight into their leadership system and community dynamics.

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