Background

The indigenous peoples of Taiwan can trace their roots back to following tribal groups : the Amis, the Tayal, the Paiwan, the Bunun, the Saisiat, the Tsou, the Rukai, the Puyuma, the Yami, the Shao,the Kavalan and the Pingpu tribes. According to the statistics compiled in July 2003, there were 12,711 aboriginal residents registered with the City.