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Back to PaLaKuwan—The tour and dialogue of tribe culture

Welcome Taiwanese and oversea youths apply!
歡迎國內外熱情的青年學子踴躍報名參加！

PaLaKuwan, the meeting chamber of man，the core spirit of Puyuma tribe ,is the key link of the social organizations and the driving force of the religion. Throughout the activity, the youth is brought back to experience the life of the tribe. learn the culture in the lecture, tune up with the tribe, and build up the pride of the tribe through the physical activities and crafts.

※ 主辦單位：行政院文化建設委員會
Council for Cultural Affairs Executive Yuan
行政院青年輔導委員會
National Youth Commission
台東縣卑南鄉下賓朗社區發展協會
中華民國台灣原住民族文化發展協會\山海文化雜誌社

※協辦單位：台東市政府、台東縣政府、台東縣文化局、
阿尼色弗兒童之家、台東縣卑南鄉旅客服務中心

※ Prospect applicant：50 Taiwanese and oversea students , 15~22 years old youth, love nature and willing to experience culture、capable of hard work.
※Enroll number：50 Taiwanese and oversea students
※ Period：July 15, 2004~ July 19, 2004 (5 Days)
※ Fee：All free
※ Camp location：台東縣卑南鄉下賓朗部落
Tai Dong country Bei Nan，Xia Bin Lang community
※Application deadline： JULY 7, 2005 (by delivered)
※Contact：Zip: 104 6F No.220, Lecyun 2 Rd. Taipei city
TEL：02—85093529，85093530
FAX：02—25326130
E-mail：tivb@ms21.url.com.tw
Download Application Form

※Program structure：
Part I：Cultural orientation
Introduce the Puyuma tribes, and learn the ritual of Puyuma religion, legends and taboos. Also introduce the food, costumes, and construction. At the end, teach you how to collect and recognize herb.

Part II：Physical activities and art workshop
The physical activities includes the practice of wrestle, race, and archery. The art workshop includes the study of weaving flora loops, clothes, and embroidering.

Part III：Visit the tribe
Visit the Green tunnel, origin of tribe, and the holy mountain. Visit the hunting ground, studios, and National museum of prehistory. Enjoy the culture of Taiton and the beauty of nature.