Electric Light Village Introduction
Kaadaadaan, or the Electric Light Tribe, is located at the foothills on the western side of the Central Mountain Range, across the Beinan River from Guanshan Township in Taitung. The area was formerly known as "Thunder God Fire," as it is home to mud volcanoes that often ignite at night. Residents believed that these strange fires were caused by lightning, which is referred to as "Thunder God" in Hokkien, hence the name "Thunder God Fire". Upon visiting the Electric Light Tribe, the highlight is undoubtedly the Kaadaadaan Elementary School. This mini school has fewer than 40 students but has achieved remarkable results by developing school-based curriculum, earning recognition as one of the top ten classic featured elementary schools by the Ministry of Education and as one of the top one hundred featured elementary schools by Business Weekly. Among its notable programs, the bamboo cannon experience and performances of traditional Amis percussion instruments stand out as signature activities. The bamboo cannon, originally used over a hundred years ago by the local Amis people to scare off invading Qing soldiers, has now become a popular experience for tourists. The traditional Amis percussion performances are rooted in the Taitung Gaken Percussion Band and have also become a key attraction for visitors at Electric Light Tribe. 【Source: Tribal Backpackers, Feng Taitung, Tribal Travel Guide】
