Wufeng Township Indigenous Peoples Museum Introduction
To further understand the local historical development, you can visit the Indigenous Peoples Museum in Wufeng Township. The replica of the Japanese-style architecture is exquisite. It was formerly the residence of General Zhang Xueliang during his confinement and now serves as a space to display traditional daily items, clothing, musical instruments, and architectural styles of the Atayal and Saisiyat peoples, leading visitors to comprehend the lifestyle of the indigenous ancestors. By visiting the Indigenous Peoples Museum, you can fully understand the distribution of various villages and tribes within Wufeng Township, annual activities, and local agricultural specialties through the information on the display boards. Many artifacts related to the indigenous lifestyle in Wufeng Township are also exhibited here, such as bird-catching devices, bows and arrows made from locally abundant bamboo, hunting knives, facial tattoo tools, and precious photos of Atayal facial tattoo elders. In addition to artifacts, there are also creations by local indigenous artists and workshop participants, including jewelry, crafts, and paintings inspired by indigenous life scenes and traditional craftsmanship, highlighting the enduring influence of indigenous culture on the local humanities.
