Passing the Baton: A Long Overdue Homecoming in Mountains

In the past, the paths throughout the Payuwan Community were inter-connected by stairs paved with stone slabs. These paths, surrounded by taro plants, shell gingers, lilies, and marigolds along the way, will finally take one to the highest point of the village—the former site of the elementary school, where the memories of the Payuwan residents are preserved. ...

Is there any change in your impression and views about indigenous people?...

The way a people dress is closely related to the geographic environment they live in, their trade relations with other peoples, and their social structure. The original garments of the Paiwan people were tree bark clothes made by pounding the bark of common paper mulberry trees or clothes made with game skins. After developing weaving skills, the Paiwan wove cloth with special patterns on them to indicate different social classes. The accessories they wear also carry different meanings...

Thoughts on excavating the Paiwan family house? ...

For many tourists, a stone slab house seems like a plain low house that’s probably cool inside. But after living with community people inside, one can find that the stone slab house is full of culture and wisdom...

How does it feel to spend three days in the slate house? ...