Biyuma Tribe Introduction
The He Ping Tribe is known locally as the Biyuma Tribe. It was relocated to its current site in He Ping Village in the 57th year of the Republic of China (1968), under the jurisdiction of the Taínan Township Office in Pingtung County. Due to multiple relocations, the tribe has a smaller population, making it the least populated tribe in the Taínan area. However, this simplicity in the tribe's composition—where 90% of its members come from the old He Ping Village—allows the tribe to emphasize cultural heritage and maintain a spirit of mutual assistance and unity, which is highly praised by neighboring tribes. Another characteristic of this tribe is the tall kapok trees located within the elementary school. These kapok trees were planted during the Japanese occupation. Currently, there are dozens of towering kapok trees scattered around the campus, creating a green barrier that complements the mountains and forests behind the school, making it a sacred site to appreciate the natural ecology of the kapok forest. The height of the kapok trees attracts birds that perch high above, where one can see colorful birds, crows, and white-headed starlings in the kapok forest area. In addition to hearing the birdsong, owls can also be spotted at night.
