Yuyuba Alishan Tsou Cultural Village Introduction
In the past, like most indigenous tribes, the ratio of young people from the Alishan Tsou tribe working in cities was very high, leaving mostly the elderly and children in the tribe. The main economic activity was agriculture, but after the annual wind and rain-induced landslides damaged the land, the urgent issue for the tribe was how to assist the indigenous people in finding a new livelihood and maintaining their subsistence. The "August 8 Typhoon" on August 8, 2009, severely impacted the tribe's industries, with various economic activities such as tourism, homestays, and specialty dining suffering significant effects. As the tourism industry in the Alishan area began to shift down the mountain after the typhoon, the "Alishan Tsou Cultural Village" was established on September 21, 2009, and officially commenced operations on June 27, 2010. The park is located in the Le Ye village of Alishan Township, at an elevation of 1,300 meters in Taiwan. Over the past 15 years since its establishment, "Alishan Tsou Cultural Village" has weathered multiple upheavals in the tourism industry, as well as immense impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons, successfully overcoming these challenges and standing strong. Today, "Alishan Tsou Cultural Village" has become a highlight of exquisite tourism in Taiwan. Its features include a "high-quality tribal tourism image," "refined cultural travel," and "experiences of local specialty industries." Currently, there are a total of 48 employees, with 75% being indigenous youth. The team also enjoys comprehensive benefits such as labor and health insurance and retirement pensions, allowing employees to develop a cultural and creative industry that contributes to self-sustaining economic life without worry. This model is a benchmark for tribal development that combines local enterprises with local cultural characteristics, and it is hoped that this model will serve as a reference for other businesses and tribal collaborations.
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