Zhenping Tribe Introduction
It is said that the Zhenbing Tribe was originally established upstream of the Majiashui River, facing the Shikeng Tribe (now known as Changguang) across the river. The Japanese referred to both tribes collectively as Majiashui Tribe, but in reality, they were two independent small communities. The ancestors of the villagers migrated from Jingpu and Baliwan in Fengbin Township about a hundred years ago, when the Amis people from the Fengbin area moved south and established this tribe. However, today, the original Amis from Fengbin are no longer the main population; instead, the majority are from the Taibalang Community of the Xiuluan Amis, along with some from the Peinan Amis. The Zhenbing Tribe primarily consists of the Amis people, with only two households being Han Chinese. For a long time, the tribe's economic activities have mainly relied on agriculture and fishing. The traditional tribe is structured based on age groups, with the youth group as the leadership layer. The Zhenbing Tribe is located on a plateau to the south of Sanjian Village, with the Eastern Coast Mountain Range to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east, creating a picturesque environment surrounded by mountains and water. The Zhenbing Stream in the back mountains of the tribe is one of the few beautiful streams in the Eastern Coast, flowing along the boundaries of the rice fields and mountains, where one can quickly access the pristine and beautiful Zhenbing Stream Gorge that is adorned with numerous cascading waterfalls. The water is clear and cool. In front of the tribe is a rare, narrow, and complete sandy beach on the Eastern Coast, known locally as Lover's Beach. This is an excellent spot for watching the sunrise and enjoying the full moon. On the fifteenth day of the lunar month, one can witness the sunrise in the morning, and in the evening, a large round moon slowly rises from the sea level. The moonlight reflects on the surface of the sea and dances gently with the waves, creating an irresistible and enchanting scenery.
