[Marching Towards the Waves Series] Ocean Surfing Reversible Bucket Hat

**◆◆ The Story Behind the Creation ◆** The indigenous marine tribes of Taiwan's East Coast share a deep connection with the ocean. Every summer, they hold a Fishing Festival (Sea Sacrifice). The strong men catch abundant fish, and everyone celebrates with song and dance by the sea. Passersby can feel their immense joy. This tradition, passed down through generations, is rich with moving legends. Long ago, a brave warrior was shipwrecked on a deserted island. He yearned and pondered daily but found no way to leave. One day, a giant whale suddenly appeared from the sea, saying, "Let me help you!" The great whale then taught the warrior shipbuilding techniques, enabling him to finally return home to his family. From then on, during the annual Fishing Festival, the men would teach everyone how to build boats and offer sacrifices of wine and betel nuts to express their deepest gratitude to the great whale. WasangShow incorporates the whale into indigenous totems, commemorating this beautiful ocean legend. The flying fish of the marine tribes appeared in a dream to the elders, revealing how to eat them, their taboos, and the rituals. The Tao people have followed these instructions for generations, and the flying fish have kept their promise, returning to the designated waters every March. The flying fish season is divided into three stages: the Fish Summoning Festival, the Harvest Festival, and the Consumption Festival, embodying reverence for nature and hopes for a sustainable ecosystem. A fisherman from the marine tribes accidentally fell into the sea one day and drifted to an island inhabited solely by women. He spent several happy days there, but one day, while walking on the beach, he began to weep, missing his home. Just then, a sea turtle appeared beside him and offered to take him home. The fisherman happily followed the sea turtle back to his hometown. He asked the sea turtle how he could repay this kindness. The sea turtle replied that upon returning to his tribe, he should establish age classes and manage the tribe well. The sea turtle stated it would return in five years to check on his progress, at which point the fisherman should prepare five rice cakes, five jars of wine, five bundles of betel nuts, and five sets of betel nut leaves as a token of his gratitude. ◆ Worn inside out, it features a black fabric surface. ◆ Comes with a lanyard. **◆ Material ◆** 100% Polyester **◆ Head Circumference ◆** 60-62cm **◆ Washing Instructions & Precautions ◆** ・Color differences may occur due to lighting and sunlight during photography. Please refer to the actual product color. ・Wash dark and light-colored fabrics separately. ・Do not soak or leave wet to prevent staining. ・It is normal for dark fabrics to release excess dye during washing. ・It is recommended to wash the hat separately.