Biyuma Village Introduction
The He Ping Tribe, known locally as the Bi Yu Ma Tribe, relocated to its current location, Ping He Tribe, in 1968. It is administratively part of the Taiwu Township in Pingtung County. Due to multiple relocations, the tribe is relatively small in scale, making it the least populated tribe in the area under Taiwu Township. However, this has resulted in a homogenous ethnic group, with ninety percent of its members originating from the old Ping He Tribe. As a result, the tribe places great importance on cultural heritage and maintains traditional values of mutual assistance, cooperation, and unity, earning praise from neighboring tribes. Another feature of this tribe is the tall and robust Kapok trees within the elementary school. These trees were planted during the Japanese occupation. Currently, there are dozens of towering Kapok trees scattered around the campus and surrounding areas, forming a green barrier that complements the mountains and forests behind the school, making it a sacred place to appreciate the natural ecology of the Kapok forest. The height of the Kapok trees attracts birds to perch above; among them, one can spot colorful birds, black-crowned night herons, and white-headed starlings. In addition to the cheerful sounds of birds, one can also see owls at night.
