後山崛起 台東首間實驗學校翻轉布農文化 Rise of the ‘Backhills’: The first Experimental School In Taitung Transforms Bunun Traditions

記者／陳芷宜、蔡艾璇、李威樂、陳睿函

By Chih-Yi Chen, Ai-Hsuan Tsai, Wei-Le Lee, and Rui-Han Chen

位於台東縣延平鄉的布農部落，全鄉僅有3569人，為減緩人口流失問題，延平鄉為全台首創鄉鎮級青年發展所的鄉鎮，並透過校園教育與祭典，留住傳統文化。

Located in Yanping Township, Taitung County, the Bunun tribal communities have a total population of only 3,569. To mitigate the issue of depopulation, Yanping has become the first township in Taiwan to establish a township-level youth development office, whilst actively preserving traditional culture through school education and ritual festivals.

而桃源村為延平鄉唯一破千人口的村落，村內的桃源國小更是台東第一所公辦民營實驗學校，透過文化課程的設計，以及桃源國中延續山野教育，讓布農族傳統文化不只是文化，更是生活的一部分。

Taoyuan Village is the only settlement in the township with a population exceeding 1,000. Taoyuan Elementary School, situated within the village, is Taitung’s first publicly owned, privately operated experimental school. Through the design of cultural curricula, complemented by Taoyuan Junior High School’s continuation of outdoor education, traditional Bunun culture has become more than just a heritage — it is an integral part of daily life.

布農族最具代表性的射耳祭，更是族人堅守的傳統祭儀，讓小朋友從小與耆老共同參與，認識自我族群，建立自我身分認同。傳統由男性族人上山打獵，再回到村落「報戰功」，現在則用展演的方式，不只族人，也讓遊客感受沉浸式體驗。

The Ear-Shooting Festival, the most representative traditional ceremony of the Bunun people, remains a ritual strictly safeguarded by the tribe. By enabling children to participate alongside tribal elders from a young age, the festival helps youth understand their heritage and build a strong sense of self-identity. Traditionally, male clansmen hunted in the mountains and returned to the village to perform the Malastapang (the recounting of battlefield and hunting exploits). Today, this tradition is presented in the form of theatrical performances, offering an immersive experience for both tribal members and tourists.

雖然人口流失是延平鄉長期的問題，不過在部落傳統文化的教育與傳承中，族人具有非常高的歸屬感，且對於文化的流傳與推廣極具自信心，他們為自己身為布農族感到驕傲。

Although population loss remains a long-term challenge for Yanping Township, the education and transmission of traditional tribal culture have fostered a profound sense of belonging among the people. Possessing immense confidence in the preservation and promotion of their heritage, the residents are deeply proud to be Bunun.