Biyuma Tribe Introduction
The He Ping Tribe is known locally as the Biyuma Tribe. In 1968, it relocated to its current site, He Ping Village, and falls under the jurisdiction of the Taiwu Township Office in Pingtung County. Due to multiple relocations, the tribe is relatively small, making it the least populated tribe in the Taiwu Township. However, the tribe has a homogeneous ethnic composition, with ninety percent of its members originating from the old He Ping Village. Therefore, this tribe places great emphasis on cultural heritage and maintains traditional practices of mutual assistance, cooperation, unity, and a strong sense of community, which is highly praised by neighboring tribes. Another distinctive feature of this tribe is the tall and large kapok trees in the elementary school. These trees were planted during the Japanese occupation period. Currently, dozens of towering kapok trees are scattered around the school campus, creating 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 high elevations, and species such as the five-colored bird, oriental magpie-robin, and white-headed bulbul can be seen in the kapok forest. In addition to hearing the chirping of birds, owls can also be seen at night.
