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I. The Paiwan culture of drinking beer
Does drinking alcohol necessarily have to be associated with violence? Not at all. For Indigenous peoples, drinking can carry a very different meaning. Among the Paiwan people, for example, there is a tradition called Lanaik. During weddings, the bride and groom share a cup of wine—literally a connected pair of cups—as a symbol of unity and mutual support, savoring both the drink and the bond it represents.
II. The association between the prehistoric civilization and the behavior of drinking beer
1. The Venus of Laussel
The Venus of Laussel is a limestone relief sculpture unearthed in France. One of its most striking features—the bison horn held in the figure’s hand—immediately caught the attention of archaeologists. Some have hypothesized that the horn may be symbolically linked to the act of drinking.
2. Göbekli Tepe
Göbekli Tepe is a monumental archaeological site located in present-day southeastern Turkey. Although there is no evidence of long-term habitation, archaeologists discovered a large stone basin containing traces of oxalate—an indicator of fermented beverages. This suggests that people may have gathered here to share drinks in a communal setting.
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