Zhenmei Village Introduction
According to legend, the Zhenbing Tribe was originally established upstream of the Machehai River, opposite to the Shikeng Tribe (now known as Changguang). The Japanese referred to both tribes collectively as the Machehai Tribe, but in reality, they were two independent smaller communities. The ancestors of the villagers migrated from Jingpu and Baliwan in Fengbin Township around one hundred years ago, as the Amis people from the Fengbin area moved south to establish this tribe. However, to this day, the original Amis population from Fengbin is no longer the majority, while the majority now consists of the Taibalang community from Xiu Luan, with a portion of the population also being Puyuma Amis. The Zhenbing Tribe is primarily composed of the Amis people, with only two households being Han Chinese. For a long time, the economic activities of the tribe have been mainly focused on agriculture and fishing. Traditionally, the tribe's social structure is based on age hierarchies, with the youth group serving as the leadership level. The Zhenbing Tribe is located on the terrace south of Sanjian Village, with the Eastern Coast Mountain Range to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east, making it a place nestled between mountains and water, with picturesque scenery. The Zhenbing River behind the tribe is also one of the few beautiful streams along the eastern coast, rising along the irrigation ditches from the boundary between the tribe's rice fields and the mountainous area, quickly leading into the pristine and beautiful Zhenbing River Gorge, which features many continuous waterfalls with its clear, cool waters. In front of the tribe lies a long, complete sandy beach, rare on the eastern coast, known locally as Lover's Beach. This is an excellent place to watch the sunrise and enjoy the moonlight. On the fifteenth day of the lunar month, one can witness stunning sunrises in the morning and see a large, round moon rising gracefully from the sea in the evening. The moonlight dances softly on the sea surface, shimmering like satin with the waves, creating an irresistible scene that captivates all who behold it.
