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CyberFair Year: 2003　 Lijia Primary School（Taiwan, Taitung, Taiwan）  School URL: Lijia Primary School Chin Chien Ma - crabcax@seed.net.tw CyberFair ID: 2868 Category 2: Community Groups and Special Populations   We estimate 16 student(s) from 10 to 12 years of age will work on this entry.    Local Community  Puyuma, one of the native people in Taiwan.  Likavong, an ancient village of stone-born clan of Puyuma, has over 60% of Puyuma population.  Formerly known as Rikahong, Rikabong, Lijia and Likavong. It means ‘where the big hat is’ in Puyuma language.  It is located on the edge of Taitung plain, southern hill of east rift valley with broad field of view.  Because of the numerous battles occurred between the tribe and outside clans during the ancient times, it is the mysterious and dread force in Puyuma.  Tribal heritage has gradually died away in Kominka Period and Mandarin popularization campaign after WWII, and is now in jeopardy.    Project Description  In attempt to answer the question “what have we done to better understand the tribal culture?” we present to you our thoughts and the information we have thoughtfully collected.  From literature review, field research, and interviews, we have relived the history; from partaking, narration by parents or older siblings, and meticulous observation, we have recognized the dilemma of today; from others’ experience, we have come to realize our future direction.  As conveyed in the subheading ‘Exploring the origination & development of Likavong’, we have placed emphasis on ‘exploration’ of the development of Puyuma, which isn’t to be concluded within one hour or by single individual.  Therefore, we present you the culture of Puyuma, the historical background and field research on Likavong, as well as the changes to their lives today. Most importantly, to answer the question, “what have we done?” with the information we searched and collected, our explorative experience, and the apprehension we achieved from the exploration.

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