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As the end of World War II, Taiwan departed of Japan’s governing. The Amis people, one of the Taiwan indigenous people, began to their peaceful life as war-before. This program introduced and discussed the traditional melody created by Amis people during 1940s to 1960s period.

Ina, in Paiwan traditional words, means “Mom”. Crossing the most popular host, Ming-Hsiung, this program introduced traditional delicious and taste. Not only introduce the food, but also discuss the origin meaning of the materials and foods, and new innovation of indigenous food.

This film follows an 82-year-old Tao(Yami) elder. He believes while his flesh is still warm, his mind is clear and his knees can still work, he must take his son, Syaman Mataaw and his grandson, Javogaw, into the mountains to build a canoe. Through their yourneys into the mountains and out on the sea, they’re taught the Tao(Yami) ways of life, the meanings of their culture, and the responsibilities of being a man.

This film takes a sincere look at Tao(Yami) wisdom, which is the gift that comes from the earth and the sea.

This program introduced about young indigenous peoples’ activities in summer vacation. This program will take you to the Cikasoan village, to see how the Amis people passing down their traditional culture; and how to train the young people to participate their community affairs.