Dawu Rainbow Street Introduction
On the Southern Cross-Island Highway, people hurriedly passing by the Dawu urban area may notice a bright yellow-painted overpass. Heading south, one can also see a cluster of variously colored house facades arranged radially. This place is known as Dawu Rainbow Street, one of the vibrant communities sponsored by a renowned international paint brand. Walking into Dawu Street along the Southern Cross-Island Highway, you are immediately captivated by the colorful facades, marking the lively entrance to Dawu Rainbow Street. There are about twenty to thirty households on Dawu Street participating in this project, and through bold color combinations, the previously monotonous community has been brought to life, filled with a passionate atmosphere. Along Dawu Street, there is also a row of European-style wooden houses, which are permanent homes for residents of the Fushan tribe who were forcibly relocated due to the 2009 Typhoon Morakot disaster. The Fushan tribe was originally the second-largest Paiwan tribe in Dawu, and because the area was impacted by landslides during the disaster, their original location cannot be rebuilt, leading to nearly forty households currently residing here. In addition to the eye-catching appearance, most homes display numerous indigenous totems at their entrances and front yards, beautifully contrasting with the vibrant colors of the Rainbow Street, showcasing its distinct character.
