Dona Stone House Introduction
The Donar Slate House is located in Donar Village, Maolin District. The early inhabitants of the tribe used local materials from the Hot Springs Stream to construct their buildings with black-gray slate. The black-gray slate is divided into male and female slates; the female slate weathers over time, while the male slate is darker, heavier, and thicker, commonly used for roofing or bedding. The residents of Donar Village work together in a spirit of mutual assistance to help stack the slates for building houses. Some slate houses feature totemic imagery of the hundred-pace snake on the door lintels or columns, symbolizing the status of leaders or nobles. Living in a slate house provides warmth in winter and coolness in summer. It is recommended to spend about 30-40 minutes here, not only to appreciate the unique characteristics of the slate house but also to walk to nearby attractions such as the leader's residence and Donar Elementary School.
