Dawu Rainbow Street Introduction
On the South Link Highway, travelers rushing through may notice a bright yellow bridge next to Dawu Township. Heading south, one can also see a series of houses painted in various colors radiating outwards. This is the well-known Dawu Rainbow Street, sponsored by an international paint brand as part of a colorful community project. As you walk into Dawu Street along the South Link Highway, you are immediately drawn to the vibrant entrance marked by walls painted in a spectrum of colors, showcasing the lively spirit of Dawu Rainbow Street. There are between twenty to thirty homes involved in this initiative, and the bold color combinations have transformed the previously dull community into a vibrant place full of enthusiasm. Along Dawu Street, there is also a row of European-style wooden houses, which serve as permanent homes for residents of the Fushan Tribe who were forcibly relocated due to the devastation of Typhoon Morakot. The Fushan Tribe was originally the second largest Paiwan tribe in Dawu, but the community can no longer be rebuilt due to landslides from the typhoon. Currently, nearly forty families reside here. In addition to their eye-catching appearance, most houses have many indigenous totems placed at their entrances and front yards, creating a unique and colorful aesthetic in harmony with the vibrant colors of Rainbow Street.
