Introduction to the sacred altar: The Luobu people worship the sun. The sacred altar in the tribe is made of logs and is shaped like "a sun and eight stars." The tall earth platform in the center symbolizes the sun and the masculinity of men, surrounded by eight smaller The short earth platforms symbolize "fertility", "marriage", "ancestors", "big fish", "flood", "strong wind", "disease" and "peace" respectively, and are used to pray for good weather and good fortune for the villagers.