Biyuma Tribe Introduction
The He Ping Tribe is locally known as the Bi Yu Ma Tribe and was relocated to its current location in Ping He Tribe in 1968. It is under the administration of the Tai Wu Township Office in Pingtung County. Due to multiple relocations, the tribe is relatively small, making it the least populated tribe in the area of Tai Wu Township. However, this simplicity in tribal composition means that ninety percent of its members are from the old Ping He Tribe, allowing the community to place a high value on cultural heritage. They maintain traditional practices of mutual assistance, cooperation, and community cohesion, earning praise from neighboring tribes. Another notable feature of this tribe is the towering kapok trees in the local elementary school. These trees were planted during the Japanese colonial period. Currently, dozens of tall kapok trees stand scattered around the campus and its surrounding areas, forming a green barrier that complements the mountains and forests behind the campus, making it a sacred place to appreciate the natural ecology of the kapok forest. The height of the kapok trees attracts birds to perch at higher altitudes, and one can see species such as the Taiwan barbet, black-crowned night heron, and white-browed crake in the forest. In addition to hearing birdsong, one can also observe owls in the evening.
