Biyuma Tribe Introduction
The He Ping Tribe is referred to in the local indigenous language as the Bi-Yu-Ma Tribe. In 1968, the tribe migrated to its current location, the He Ping Village, and is administratively under the Taivali Township Office of Pingtung County. Due to multiple relocations, the size of this tribe is relatively small, making it the least populated tribe within Taivali Township. However, the homogeneity of the tribe is notable, with ninety percent of the members originating from the old He Ping Village. This has led the tribe to place great importance on cultural heritage, maintaining traditional values of mutual assistance, cooperation, unity, and cohesion, earning them much praise from neighboring tribes. Another feature of this tribe is the tall and grand kapok trees located in their elementary school. These kapok trees were planted during the Japanese colonial period. Currently, several dozen towering kapok trees are scattered around the campus, forming a green barrier that complements the mountains and forests behind the school, making it a sacred site for appreciating the natural ecology of the kapok forest. The height of the kapok trees attracts birds to perch at great heights, and various bird species such as rainbow-colored birds, black-collared starlings, and white-browed fantails can be seen in the kapok grove. In addition to the sounds of birds, one can also spot owls in the evening.
