Zhenbing Tribe Introduction
The Zhenping Tribe was said to have been established by the upstream of the Ma'jia River, facing the Shikeng Tribe (now Changguang) across the creek. The Japanese referred to the two tribes collectively as the Ma'jia River Tribe, but in reality, they are two separate small tribes. The ancestors of the villagers migrated from Jingpu and Baliwan in Fengbin Township. About a hundred years ago, the Amis people from Fengbin migrated southward to establish this tribe; however, today, the original Amis from Fengbin are no longer the main population, as the majority are from the Taibalang Society of the Xiu-luan Amis, with some also being from the Peinan Amis. The Zhenping Tribe mainly comprises the Amis people, with only two households being Han Chinese. For a long time, the economic activities of the tribe have been primarily based on agriculture and fishing. Traditionally, the tribe is structured socially by age groups, with the youth group being the leadership layer. Zhenping Tribe is located on the terrace south of Sanjian Village, with the East Coast Mountain Range to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east, making it a picturesque place bordered by mountains and water. The Zhenping River at the back of the tribe is also one of the few beautiful rivers along the East Coast, flowing from the rice fields of the tribe along the irrigation ditches into the valley, quickly leading to the pristine and beautiful Zhenping River Canyon, where many continuous waterfalls can be found, and the water is clear and refreshing. In front of the tribe is a rare, long, and complete beach along the East Coast, which the locals call Lover's Beach. This is a perfect spot for watching the sunrise and appreciating the full moon. On the fifteenth day of the lunar month, one can enjoy the sunrise in the morning and see the large, round moon rise slowly from the sea level in the evening. The moonlight spills onto the sea, gently swaying like satin with the waves, making it irresistibly enchanting in this beautiful scenery.
