Tai'an Village / Daba Liujiu Village Introduction
Tai'an Village is the Tamalakaw community of the original Puyuma people of Bajia (Bajial) located at the foothills of Mount Bajia (Dabaliu Mountain). This place is known for a famous figure, A-mei Zhang, who is acclaimed as a queen of Chinese pop music. Although this is A-mei's hometown, there are no signs or information relating to her in the village, and the community does not exploit her fame for promotion. Instead, they maintain a simple and tranquil atmosphere, which is increasingly rare in today's colorful modern society. When visiting Tai'an Village, one can first explore the traditional cultural worship plaza, which features traditional Puyuma structures such as the Bala Crown, ancestral shrine, and observation tower. The architecture here is more rustic and natural compared to other Puyuma villages, exuding a strong sense of nostalgia. The cultural plaza is where Tai'an Village holds its annual Harvest Festival in July and big hunting festival at the end of the year. During these times, many tourists flock to the area. Interested visitors may want to keep an eye out for information to experience the two major ceremonies of the Puyuma people firsthand. [Source: Tribe Backpackers, Feng Taitung, Tribe Travel Guide]
