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In traditional Taiya culture, the concept of "boundaries" plays a crucial role. According to custom, married couples who are not the eldest sons of their families are not allowed to continue living in their ancestral homes and must relocate and find new land to cultivate. Therefore, our settlement patterns, which differ from many other indigenous groups that live in large family units, often feature dispersed settlements on mountaintops. This spatial arrangement reflects the Taiya people's high sensitivity and respect for "boundaries," and also explains why challenging these boundaries is a difficult and challenging task within our culture. When considering this cultural context, I also thought about: