Libation of millet wine is believed to bring good luck[3] and aid in avoiding evil.
For instance, the Paiwan tribespeople will tread the ground before drinking millet wine to show their respect to the god in charge of the mountains.
On the other hand, Puyuma tribespeople of Taitung County take fresh millet wine to the beach.
Priests then chant prayers toward the direction of Orchid Island to present their gratitude for their harvest.
The washed millet is steamed and then mixed with brewer's yeast and cold water which was boiled beforehand.