Sketch of Archilife Study Tour, November 2017
2017年11月份見識之旅縮影 ![]() For the study tour of November 4, 2017, Ms. Lu Ming-yun led seven ARF interns and their parents on a tour to discover Seediq culture and the Wushe incident in Nantou. It was sunny on the day of the tour, and the interns and their parents were on time for the departure. At the start of the day's activities, team leader Ms. Lu Ming-yun reminded everyone about things to note and what to observe, and provided the interns some general background knowledge. ![]() Focusing on discovering the Wushe incident, the study tour was guided by the fifth generation Seediq chief. From the High Speed Rail station, everyone took the van to Alang Gluban. Along the way, the tour guide introduced the traditional culture and everyday habits of the Seediq people, and explained that Seediq Bale means "real people". After arriving at Alang Gluban, the chief explained that the Japanese relocated all survivors of the Wushe incident to Kawanakajima, which is modern-day Alang Gluban, in order to prevent vengeance and retribution between the various Wushe tribes. Next, the guided tour moved on to Wushe incident Survivors Memorial Museum, where the chief established the historical background and cause of the Wushe incident. He then described the beginning and end of the Rebellion, the battle routes and number of people who participated in it. The Japanese eventually forced all the rebel tribes to surrender by mounting a counter-offensive and heavy bombardment. Historical photos on the walls of the museum further testified to the indigenous warriors' determination to safeguard their ancestors' cultural legacy and their tribes' dignity. After leaving the museum, the van took everyone to the Wushe area. When passing Renzhiguan, the chief pointed out the precarious cliffs on both sides of the road, explaining that the indigenous people of Wushe successfully prevented the Japanese army from entering the mountain by using the natural barrier but it eventually triggered the Wushe incident. ![]() After lunch, the van took everyone to Alang Snuwil where one of the rebel tribe-Gungu, was located. During the archery experience activity, the chief taught everyone the basic archery skill and demonstrated it. The interns were fascinated because it was their first time learning archery. Next, everyone proceeded to visit the ruins of the suspension bridge which Mona Rudao et al severed to prevent pursuit by the Japanese when retreating to the Mahebo. What everyone saw that day was in fact the Yunlong Bridge, which was built below the original suspension bridge. The last part of the tour brought everyone to the Wushe Incident Memorial Park. The chief explained the significance of the memorial park, and how Mona Rudao's remains were returned for burial from the National University of Taiwan. Before the tour ended, the chief led everyone in an aboriginal gratitude dance, giving thanks for everything going smoothly that day. At this point, the day's itinerary came to an end. Everyone returned to home after taking a group photo and looked forward to the next study tour. |