Satokoay Historical Site

Phone:886-3-8872222#103 Address:978 Ruisui Township, Hualien County Taiwán, R.O.C

“Satokoay” is an Amis word, meaning “where the main house pillars are.” That is, a sacred place where the ancestral spirits stay.The Satokoay Historical Site is located on the Southwest of where the Xiuguluan and Hongye Rivers meet, in the East Rift Valley. It is also on the North of Wuhe Plateau, overlooking the Xiuguluan River from the centre of the valley. The site therefore has a nice open view.Satokoay Historical Site has a long and diverse history. Relics of the prehistoric Quilin Culture of the East Coast dating back to 3,000 years ago, Upper Huagangshan Culture of Hualien dating back to 2,100 years ago, and local Jinpu Culture (also called Amei Culture) dating back to 1,600 years ago can all be found here. Satokoay’s magnificent stone pillars are not just important symbols of the prehistoric Megalithic Culture. Since ancient times, they have inspired and influence many people, far and near.Kalala and Stone PillarsAccording to oral legends, Satokoay is the adobe of Kalala, Nakaw and Sira people, the early Amis. To show respect to these early settlers, whenever a new house is being built, rites must be held and prayers must be chanted. It is said that once when a house was being built, after the first pillar was erected successfully and the second pillar was about to be pulled up, the tribe was attacked and some members were killed. People put down the pillar to fight against the enemies. Afterwards, they resumed work but yet the pillar could never stand up again as the rites and the prayers had stopped half way. Dark clouds soon soared up, covering the sky. Winds blew and sands swept the village. Heavy rain began. When the storm was gone, people found out that all everyday utensils had turned into stone ones, including the wood pillars. As a result, today, Kalala people still come to Satokoay to dedicate sacrifices to their ancestors before the harvest fest is held, hoping to appe...

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