Dawu Rainbow Street Introduction
On the South-Link Highway, travelers passing by Dawu Township might notice the eye-catching yellow-painted overpass. Heading south, one can see a cluster of houses with walls painted in various colors in a radial pattern. This area is known as Dawu Rainbow Street, one of the painted communities sponsored by a well-known international paint brand. As one walks along South-Link Highway into Dawu Street, the vibrant, multi-colored walls immediately draw attention, marking the lively entrance of Dawu Rainbow Street. Around twenty to thirty households on Dawu Street have participated in this project, and through bold color combinations, the previously somewhat dull community has come to life, bursting with a passionate atmosphere. On Dawu Street, there is also a row of European-style wooden houses where residents of the Fushan Tribe, who were forcibly relocated after Typhoon Morakot, now live in permanent housing. The Fushan Tribe was originally the second largest Paiwan tribe in Dawu, but due to the landslide during Typhoon Morakot, their original residence is no longer rebuildable, and nearly forty households currently reside here. Besides the eye-catching appearance, most houses display many indigenous totems at their entrances and front yards, harmonizing beautifully with the rich colors of Rainbow Street, making it quite distinctive.
