In-depth understanding of Saisiyat culture｜A Close Conversation with Saisiyat Culture

On this company day trip, colleagues visited the “kahkahoe’an” in Nanzhuang, Miaoli. Through the explanations of a Saisiyat guide, we learned about the Nanzhuang Incident, the Saisiyat facial tattoo tradition, the three‑day‑and‑three‑night Pas‑ta’ai (Short People Festival) and the custom of daughters holding big banquets when they return to their parents’ home. The village has only 51 residents. They still rely on spring water and make a living by growing log‑grown shiitake mushrooms (椴木香菇) and rattan weaving, showing a lifestyle that lives in harmony with nature.

Activity highlights:

Mochi pounding: using a wooden pestle to pound fresh sticky rice into mochi, then drizzling it with local osmanthus syrup.
Creative rattan weaving DIY: soaking natural rattan strips to weave small baskets and learn the beauty of this traditional craft.
Hip bell dance experience: learning the unique hip bell dance, laughing together as we tried to follow the rhythm.
Visit to the Penglai Creek Fish Conservation Trail: seeing native species such as kǔhuā and Taiwan shoveljaw carp and tasting local snacks on Nanzhuang Old Street.

This cultural trip let colleagues escape busy work, get closer to nature, try traditional crafts, and feel the charm of Saisiyat culture. It inspired us to think about how to live in harmony with the environment. The day also improved communication and teamwork and left many good memories. The activity was not only relaxing; it also practiced sustainability by combining cultural exchange and nature experience, showing the company’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

 

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