2026年5月15日 星期五

Taitung in the News 台東的新聞 (South 南) 4



1. Beinan Township 卑南鄉

1a. A cement mixer famous (?) for flipping over did so again in Hualien.  A mechanical problem?  Or someone driving it too fast around corners?  Hopefully the incident is being investigated in depth before this cement mixer (or its driver(s)) actually kills someone. 10天內在台東連翻兩次 !  "最衰預拌車" 轉手花蓮半路又翻了

1b. A plan to improve public health was recently launched in Binlang Village by the local development association.  Representatives from the Taitung County Government were also on hand promoting their (annoying) apps. 數位科技與健康促進服務  台東縣卑南鄉檳榔社區發展協會推動 ...



2a. A man was stabbed five times after a drunken argument with four others.  He was rushed to the hospital and the suspects were apprehended soon after the incident. 嗆聲惹禍！台東男凌晨家門口慘遭4人狂砍 全身5處刀傷送醫搶救

2b. The Taitung County Government recently launched a program through which some travelers can be reimbursed for longer stays in the area.  Those requesting such subsidies must do so online. 2026最新旅遊補助快申請 !  1縣市發每人2500元

2c. The recent addition of pedestrian walkways in some parts of the city has resulted in still fewer parking spots available to local residents and tourists.  Many are blaming the local government for failing to consult residents on how and where the pedestrian walkways should be placed. 標線人行道壓縮停車空間  惹議



3a. High waters caused the Taimali River to overflow its banks after heavy rains triggered a flood near Jinlun.  No one was injured. 台東豪雨狂炸  太麻里金崙溪暴漲 "泥流沖入民宅"  幸無人受困 (3)



4a. The Jinfeng Township Department of Hygiene joined Binmao Elementary School's Mother's Day activity.  They gave a presentation on accident prevention. 台東縣金峰鄉衛生所結合賓茂國小母親節活動 ...

4b. Representatives from the County Government recently visited Jinfeng to discuss subsidies for eco-friendly farming in the area.  Soil erosion and flooding are serious problems in Jinfeng, and the government is pushing more sustainable farming practices such as soil conservation and the planting of tree breaks. 金峰推坡地水保設施補助  降低豪雨沖刷風險



5a. The Taitung County Department of Hygiene (Public Health) has plans to build a long-term health care facility in Dawu for the use of elderly residents there.  They recently convened a public meeting to explain the building's design and its intended uses. 大武鄉擬建住宿式長照  說明會聽取居民意見

5b. A wind power company wants to install 33 wind turbines along the coast in Daren, Dawu and Taimali.  Would this be a good thing or a bad thing for residents of these three townships?  Some in Dawu voice environmental concerns and worries about noise from wind turbines, while others want the subsidies that hosting wind turbines will bring.  Many of these same people also say that preserving Dawu's coastline is pointless given the fact that most tourists simply pass through the area without stopping. 風電為何抗爭多 ?  2大案例一次看

5c. Dawu kindergarten students visited a 7-11 recently.  During the excursion they learned how the store works and even got a chance to play cashier. 台東萌娃進駐超商當店員  南迴驛變身生活教室 (4)



6a. Not sure why this is newsworthy, but then again not much happens in Daren.  A blue magpie was spotted eating a big-eyed ratsnake in Anshuo Village. 蛇也難逃 !  台東目擊 "台灣藍鵲"  啄食過山刀  生態張力十足



7a. A Taitung County councilmember grilled members of the Council over Green Island's lack of a cultural and health center.  Green Island is the only township in Taitung County not to have one, and the councilmember considers them a valuable resource for aboriginal residents. 綠島成台東唯一 "零文建站" : 別讓離島原民被遺忘 (1)

7b. But wait!  This same County councilmember is being investigated on charges of corruption.  She is accused of misusing assistant's expenses, and was recently released on bail. 綠島鄉長選情震撼彈 !  縣議員王姷力遭約談  30萬交保

7c. Green Island inked a sister city agreement with a village in Okinawa, Japan. 台東縣綠島鄉與沖繩伊平屋村正式締結姐妹市 (2)



8a. Wang Chun-mei will run for the office of County Councilmember representing Lanyu. 花東特派員張柏東 / 台東縣報導

8b. The Taitung County Government increased the ferry subsidy for Lanyu residents from 450 NT to 600 NT.  There are presently two application systems in place for this subsidy, and some are complaining that the competing systems are a source of confusion. 蘭嶼船票補助  縣府調升至600元

8c. This article introduces some foods available on Lanyu.  There are many pictures. 蘭嶼特色料理 , 名產分享 , 吃飽喝足再把飛魚伴手禮帶回家 !

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1. Green Island has aboriginal residents!  I had no idea!

2. This is the kind of thing that makes China MAD!

3. I rode my bike home from Zhiben the same day.  The rain was impressive.

4. There are three 7-11s in Dawu.  These stores loom much larger in rural areas, where people don't have as many shopping options and tourists often choose the chain store over the local place.
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2026年5月11日 星期一

排灣族婚禮 Paiwan Tribal Wedding Ceremonies (1 of 3)


The Chinese below was written by 劉思源 and the illustrations were done by 彭大維.  The English was written/translated by me.  The text comes from the book 排灣族婚禮, which was part of the "Boar Forest" 野豬林 series published way back in 1989.

My school was going to throw these books away!  I thought they could use a little love...


"叮叮咚咚" , 他們蓋房子做什麼 ? "Ding Ding Dong Dong," Why are They Building a House?

排灣族住在台灣南部的高山上 , 他們以打獵耕種為主 , 住在石板蓋的房屋 , 女孩擅長織繡 , 男孩擅長雕刻 , 過著平靜的部落生活 . The Paiwan Tribe lives in the high mountains of south Taiwan.  They primarily subsist on hunting and farming, and live in houses made of stone slabs.  The girls are skilled in weaving and embroidery, and the boys are great wood carvers.  They live peaceful lives in their villages. (1)

但是 , 每當有喜事 , 全部落的人都會聚在一起幫忙 , 非常熱鬧 .  像最近大頭目的兒子巴清要結婚了 .  因為他是頭目的兒子 , 更要好好準備一番 .  在幾個月前 , 巴清就和他的朋友們 , 忙著蓋新屋 , 準備結婚用 .  你看 , 巴清一邊蓋房屋 , 一邊笑 , 多興奮啊 !  排灣族的婚禮很特別 , 大家要穿上傳統的衣服 , 準備豐盛的食物 , 還要跳舞 , 唱歌 , 盪鞦韆呢 !  來 , 我們一起去參加 . However, when there's a joyous occasion the whole village comes together to help.  It can be very lively.  For example the chief's son Ba-qing is getting married, and because he's the chief's son he needs to be ready.  In the few months before the wedding Ba-qing and his friends will be busy constructing a new house for his wedding.  Look, Ba-qing is smiling, excited over the construction of his home.  The Paiwan wedding ceremony is very special, everyone needs to wear traditional clothes, help prepare a great feast, dance, sing songs and swing!  Come, let's join in the fun together! (2)


排灣青年怎樣找太太 ? How Do Paiwan Braves Find a Wife?

巴清的新娘叫做琳娜 , 她是隔壁部落大頭目的女兒 , 說起他們認識的經過 , 很好玩 .  依照排灣人的習俗 , 每天晚上 , 男孩子要到他看上的女孩窗前唱歌 , 一首接一首 , 直到深夜 .  最好玩的是 , 男孩們還成群結隊去 "找小姐" . Ba-qing's bride's name is Lina, she's the daughter of a chief in the next village over.  The tale of how they met is quite amusing.  In accordance with Paiwan custom, the boys sing in front of the window of the girls they like every evening, song after song, until very late at night.  The most amusing part is how boys form groups to "look for ladies."

"找小姐" 是排灣青年找友的特殊風俗 , 每天晚上 , 排灣青年三 , 五結伴 , 帶著檳榔 , 糖果到女孩家拜訪 , 女孩就趁這個機會挑選她喜歡的男孩 , 巴清就是這樣被琳娜選中的 . "Looking for ladies" is a custom unique to Paiwan youths.  Groups of three to five Paiwan braves will bring betel nut and candies to girl's homes each evening, and the girls will use this opportunity to choose boys they like.  Ba-qing met Lina in exactly this way. (3)

不過 , 巴清別太得意 , 被選上了還有好多事情要做 .  他要幫琳娜除田裡的雜草 , 上山砍柴 ... 做好多好多事 , 才能贏得琳娜的芳心 , 去女方家提親 , 討論聘禮和婚期 . Ba-qing shouldn't be too proud, however.  Being picked equals a lot of new responsibilities.  He needs to help Lina weed her [family's] fields, chop firewood in the mountains and many other things.  This is how he will win her heart and be able to propose a marriage to her family.  Then he will have to discuss wedding gifts and a wedding date with them.


看 !  各式各樣的聘禮 . Look!  All Kinds of Wedding Gifts

大頭目家的聘禮最隆重 , 不但要有各種生活上的用品 , 像鐵鍋 , 鐵耙等 , 還要有珍貴的傳家寶 , 像陶壺 , 琉璃珠 , 甚至還要送一塊土地給女方 . The wedding gifts given by the chief's family are the most important, and include daily necessities such as iron pots, rakes and precious family heirlooms like clay pots and beads.  They are even required to give the bride's family a plot of land.

然後就要決定結婚的日子 , 如果十天後結婚 , 就拿兩條繩子各打十個結 , 交給雙方 .  每過一天 , 就解開一個結 , 等結通通結開了 , 婚禮就到了 . [After these gifts are given] they need to choose a date for the wedding.  If the wedding is to take place in ten days, then two lengths of ropes tied into ten knots each are given to each family.  On each day a knot is untied, and when all of the knots are untied it's time for the wedding ceremony.


婚禮前 , 忙忙忙 . Very Busy Before the Wedding Ceremony

婚期決定以後 , 婚禮要用的東西得一樣一樣準備起來 , 吃的 , 喝的 , 穿的 , 戴的一樣也不能少 .  親戚們都趕來幫忙 , 巴清的媽媽和他的姐妹們忙著舂米 , 蒸酒 , 包米糕 .  她們包的米糕叫 "阿外" , 是用芋頭葉裹著小米和豬肉 , 做成的長條型米糕 , 它是排灣族特別的 "定情" 食物呢 ! After the wedding date is decided upon, everything for the wedding must be carefully prepared.  Food, drinks, clothes and other items are all essential.  The family quickly arrives to help as Ba-qing's mother and sisters busy themselves pounding rice, steaming wine and wrapping rice cakes.  The rice cakes they are preparing are called "awai," they're long cakes of millet and pork wrapped in taro leaves.  They're a special betrothal food of the Paiwan Tribe. (4)

另外還要在衣服上縫珠子 , 這樣穿上它跳舞時 , 才會有叮叮咚咚美妙聲音 .  頭上戴的鮮花也得事先準備好 . [Ba-qing's mother and sisters] also have to sew beads onto clothing so that when they're worn during a dance they make the beautiful "ding ding dong dong" sound.  Fresh flowers for headwear must also be prepared in advance.

巴清和他的朋友們 , 更要上山去打獵 , 抓山豬野鹿 , 準備迎親和宴客用 .  另外 , 還得到山上搬石板 , 蓋新屋 , 可得忙碌好多天呢 ! Ba-qing and his friends also need to go hunting in the mountains in order to bring back wild boar and deer for the wedding feast.  In addition they also need to build a stone slab house in the mountains, a task which keeps them busy for many days.

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1. This paragraph is problematic.  Overgeneralizing over any ethnic group poses problems, and this paragraph is no exception to the rule.  For one thing, Paiwan don't all live in the "high mountains" of south Taiwan.  Some actually live on the coast.  For another thing, many Paiwan people don't subsist on hunting and farming these days.  Many of them have regular jobs, and younger people often leave their village to go work in one of Taiwan's big cities.  Houses made of stone slabs?  Very few Paiwan people choose to live in them now, preferring instead modern homes with modern conveniences.  Many of the villages are trying to keep the weaving, embroidery and wood carving traditions alive, with mixed results.

2. The "swing" is a special kind of tribal swing suspended from poles.  It's often used during festival occasions.  It probably goes without saying, but not that many Paiwan tribal members build slab houses for their weddings in 2026.

3. I wonder what "candy" would mean in a traditional Paiwan context.  I've never heard of any traditional type of Paiwan candy, but maybe there is such a thing.

4. Regional pronunciations of "awai" vary, and no, it's not a food exclusive to the Paiwan Tribe.  I've also heard it pronounced "avai" or "abai."
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2026年4月30日 星期四

Kaohsiung in the News 高雄的新聞 (West 西) 9


There are 38 districts in Kaohsiung City.  The districts discussed here are all west of the Formosa Freeway (#3).  They're much more urban than districts east of the Formosa Freeway, have a much higher population density, and are generally less scenic. 高雄市分為38個行政區 。  這裡文章討論的行政區都位在福爾摩沙高速公路以西 ，  這些行政區和高速公路以東的行政區比較起來: 較熱鬧 、人口密度較高 、風景比較差。



1a. Six villages in Alian went without water for four hours.  The reason?  The water utility was testing the water. 快儲水 !  全台7縣市將停水 "最長23小時"  影響區域 , 時間一次看



2a. Over a thousand households went without power after a burning tree affected power lines in the area. 樹木火警釀停電  燕巢區上千戶居民無電可用
 


3a. Wenxian Elementary School held a ceremony to inaugurate its new athletic field. 湖內區文賢國小校慶暨全新操場PU跑步剪綵啟用典禮 (1)



4a. The Qieding District Office sponsored a beach cleanup activity.  If you haven't been, a walk along that beach around sunset can be nice. 茄萣區公所號召百人淨灘  熱血守護海岸線再現潔淨風貌



5a. Thunderstorms buffeted coastal Kaohsiung with heavy rains and high winds.  Luzhu was one of several areas affected. 大雷雨狂炸高雄市 !  3地區最受影響  慎防強風和閃電洛雷



6a. The Yongxin Ecological Association conducted a "leisure tour" of several sites in Yongan.  The aim of the activity was increasing awareness of Yongan's natural and cultural resources. 高雄市永安區永新生態協會走訪濕地 , 石斑魚漁場與泡麵土地公



7a. A fire broke out at a steel foundry in Gangshan.  An air quality alert was subsequently issued to residents of surrounding districts. 高雄工廠火警 !  黑煙狂竄  市府急發空品警告 : 6區注意 (2)



8a. Ground was broken on a subsidized housing development in Ciaotou.  This development won't be completed for at least another three years. 橋頭首座社宅動土 !  鄰近台積電  最快2029年完工 (3)



9a. A traditional Chinese medicine hospital is operating a mobile clinic in Mituo and nearby districts.  This mobile clinic has proven very popular. 高市中醫深耕彌陀7年  服務量翻倍成長



10a. Students at Keliao ("Oyster Hut") Elementary School recently painted a wall outside their campus.  Their new mural reflects the local fishing culture. 高雄蚵寮國小為海岸換新裝  繪出百年漁火與烏金傳奇


11a. No recent news out of Dashe.



12a. It seems likely that a landowner, probably angered by the recent painting of red lines along his property, built a wall along an adjacent road, inconveniencing many.  The city government has already stated that the wall is not on the man's property and will be demolished. 高雄大寮鄉間奇景  道路旁突現 "孤零零一面牆"  背後原因不單純



13a. A car collided with a tree along the road after heavy rains. 路樹傾倒 !  楠梓天氣突變  2車遭砸畫面曝光



14. The Household Registration Office in Renwu is offering free craft classes to residents. 高雄仁武推免費手作課程 ...



15a. The Dashu Farmer's Association has been having a great deal of success exporting their lychee crop to Japan and Hong Kong.  They've been using many automated technologies to store and sort the fruit. 冷鏈 , 自動選果助攻  高雄大樹果農外銷百噸玉荷包

15b. Residents of Dashu are protesting a plan to build a road between Kaohsiung and Pingtung through their community.  They claim that the project will be a waste of money, water resources and agricultural land. 高雄大樹三和居民抗議高屏2快新路線  批浪費300億 , 破壞水土保持



16a. The driver of an SUV parked on the median near a popular local market, sparking an online debate on traffic safety among many Kaohsiung residents.  Many advocate stricter enforcement of traffic rules in areas such as Zuoying and Sanmin. 汽車違停槽化線 , 行人紅燈闖馬路  交通亂象網酸 "不要臉天下無敵"


17a. This article, which is really more of an advertisement, encourages you to picnic in Niaosong's Green Park, a former golf course that's very popular with local residents.  Several workshops, guided tours and nature walks will take place at Green Park through next weekend. 找一片綠心一春日野餐趣 (4)



18a. A team sent to Sanmin by the Bureau of Transportation recently inspected the safety of buses there. 為民眾乘車安全服務 !  高雄市區監理所到各客運站關心業者疏運整備 (5)



19a. A 17 year old boy fell from an apartment building in Gushan without any signs of a struggle that might have led to his death.  The incident is still under investigation. 高雄鼓山區大樓驚傳墜樓  17歲少年高處摔下 ... 當場不治



20a. A group of workers from Pingtung City took part in a youth association activity which involved a beach cleanup near the Qijin Shell Museum. 屏東市一群熱心民眾  前往高雄市旗津區協力淨灘 (6)



21a. Kaohsiung has been working on adding more surveillance cameras to intersections in high traffic volume areas.  One such intersection in Lingya District saw 1883 traffic infractions in a three month period, though accidents in the area have been decreasing. 高雄科技執法這路口3個月違規近2千件最多 (7)



22a. This article introduces this small restaurant in Yancheng.  I ate there for the first time not long ago, and I can attest to the fact that it's good. 高雄在地人推薦60年鹽埕美食... (8)


23a. I don't know why this is in the news, but a "neighborhood leader" (里長) is promoting a Thai-style hot pot restaurant in Qianjin. 高雄里長帶路吃好料 !  泰式火鍋 "鮮蔬熬煮" 酸甜解膩



24a. This "article" (more of a YouTube video really), advertises another restaurant in Xinxing.  Both this restaurant (which serves pork cutlet) and the restaurant in Yancheng (which serves noodles) are about 60 years old. 必比登推薦60年排骨飯老店 ....



25a. The driver of a large truck flipped his vehicle over on a bridge.  The vehicle then caught fire and the driver died at the scene. 高雄前鎮新生路高架橋貨車翻覆起火  疑自撞護欄司機受困車中死亡 (9)



26a. An elementary school student in Fengshan reportedly threatened his/her classmates with a craft knife several times.  Needless to say it's a BIG DEAL, and the Kaohsiung City Government's Bureau of Education is investigating the matter. 鳳山某國小爆學生持美工刀恐嚇  高市教育局回應了



27a. Several scooters crashed in the scooter lane on Yanhai 3rd Road.  Some suspect that the cause is a fluid left on the road. 高雄小港沿海三路機車道連環摔  親友急尋關鍵畫面 (10)

27b. The China Steel Corporation held a Mother's Day activity for elementary and junior high students in Xiaogang. 中鋼舉辦115年度小港區孝親楷模表揚典禮



28a. Cool!  This article discusses a tunnel in the Fengshan Hills built by the Japanese Imperial Forces.  It wasn't used for much, but it'd be a fun thing to visit nonetheless. 日軍戰備隧道藏密境  高雄林園水龍洞綿延梯田曝光

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1. Honestly, I've worked at several schools where new athletic fields were built.  All those people wearing gloves is a bit much!

2. This kind of thing is no joke.  I can remember a fire in Xiaogang sending the local AQI past 200.

3. Why Ciaotou?  Because it's flat, relatively undeveloped, and cheaper to build there.  The government and construction companies have been trying to get people to move there, with mixed results, for years.  If the real estate bubble really is a bubble, and if it pops one day, Ciaotou is likely to become Taiwan's first ghost city.  I'm not wishing that on anyone (particularly not my in-laws) but the market there has been slowing and there are a lot of new, empty apartments in the area.

4. Expect a horrendous drive from any other part of Kaohsiung.  It's not an easy park to get to, and traffic often backs up between the Green Park and Chongqing Lake.

5. There have been many bus-related traffic incidents in the news lately.  This might be part of the reason for their trip.

6. Why not a beach in Pingtung County?  Because Qijin is actually easier to get to from Pingtung City.  I suspect most people in Pingtung City would also think Qijin was more fun.

7. It's the intersection/exit near the Lingya Sports Park, just off the freeway.  Super easy place to do something wrong!

8. It's between the Shoushan Park LRT stop and the Kaohsiung City History Museum.  I'm guessing a 10-15 minute walk.  Most of Kaohsiung's older, more "local" restaurants are tucked away in that area.

9. I know that bridge.  Wound up driving over it once by mistake.  Very dangerous!

10. It's possible.  This road is in the middle of an industrial area, and fluid could have leaked from one of the trucks that pass continually through the Xiaogang.
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