【異國工藝】10/28 Piñata 皮納塔 (劈呀打) – 拉丁美洲最火熱的傳統節慶道具

• 日期：2023年10月28日(六)
• 時間：13:00-16:00
• 地點：台北市大同區重慶北路三段18號2F
  |捷運| 大橋頭站三號出口步行約1分鐘

• Date: Oct 28, 2023 (Sat.)
• Time: 17:00-20:00
• Location: 2F, No. 18, Sec. 3, Chongqing N. Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City
  |MRT| Approx. 1 min walk from Exit 3, Daqiaotou Station.

皮納塔的習俗融合了來自三個不同文化的元素：中國新年、歐洲天主教、以及美洲原住民的傳統。最初，中國新年慶祝豐收的「打春（打土牛）」習俗傳播至歐洲，並在中世紀時期融合了天主教的「破七罪」傳統，隨後被用於殖民拉丁美洲的傳教活動。這些習俗象徵著人們期待新的開始，並在宗教節慶中慶祝。同時，美洲原住民也有類似的傳統，他們在慶祝戰神的生日儀式時，擊破裝著寶物的陶偶，這象徵著神祇的慷慨和恩賜。然而，現今的皮納塔已經不再侷限於宗教儀式，它已經演變成為慶祝節慶和派對不可或缺的遊戲。陶偶被紙糊所取代，並裝滿各種美味的糖果和點心。每個參與的人都歡迎來參與打破皮納塔的樂趣，當糖果和餅乾散落一地時，笑聲不絕於耳。這個傳統讓人們共同分享節日的歡樂，成為一個團結和愉快的活動。

The tradition of the piñata blends elements from three different cultures: Chinese New Year, European Catholicism, and Native American traditions. Initially, the Chinese New Year custom of “beating the spring ox” to celebrate a bountiful harvest spread to Europe, where it merged with the Catholic tradition of “breaking the seven sins” during the medieval period. Subsequently, this merged tradition was used in the missionary activities during the colonization of Latin America. These customs symbolized people’s anticipation of new beginnings and were celebrated during religious festivals. Simultaneously, Native Americans had similar traditions, where they broke clay figurines filled with treasures during the celebration of the birthday of their war god, symbolizing the god’s generosity and blessings.

However, today’s piñata has evolved beyond religious rituals and has become an indispensable game for celebrating festivals and parties. Clay figurines have been replaced by paper-mache, filled with a variety of delicious candies and snacks. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun of breaking the piñata, and the laughter that ensues when candies and cookies scatter all around is infectious. This tradition allows people to share the joy of the holiday together, making it a unifying and joyful activity.

※活動將以英文進行，中文翻譯

*The event will be conducted in English, with Chinese translation available.