Biyuma Tribe Introduction
He Ping Village, known locally as the Bioma Tribe, was relocated to its current site in 1968. It is administratively part of the Taivo Township in Pingtung County. Due to several relocations, the tribe is small and has the least population among the areas belonging to Taivo Township. However, this small size has resulted in a homogeneous tribal community, with about 90% of the tribe's members hailing from the old He Ping Village. As such, the tribe places significant emphasis on cultural preservation, upholding traditions of mutual assistance and cooperation, which has earned them praise from neighboring tribes. Another characteristic of this village is the tall and grand Kapok trees located in the local elementary school. These trees were planted during the Japanese colonial period. Currently, there are dozens of towering Kapok trees scattered around the campus and nearby areas, forming a green barrier and complementing the forested mountains 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 high above, and among the birds that can be seen in the Kapok forest area are five-colored birds, magpies, and white-headed bulbuls. Apart from hearing the birds' calls, one can also spot owls at night.
