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Research Conclusion

Truku ˇ§facial tattooˇ¨ culture always connects very closely with daily life. It also reflects thoughts and emotion of the tribal people; thus, it becomes one of the important elements of tribal culture. In a modern era, new technology and wisdom are to develop an internet social group that cares about local culture and development. To combine internet technology and the action of field study can discover real origin of tradition and find out lifelong cultural flowing water. In addition to pamper the souls of modern tribal people, we hope to look for and unfold the confidence and characteristic of our tribal culture.

In terms of using information technology and related material, we understand from the interviews that ˇ§facial tattooˇ¨ is sacred and bears cultural meaning for Truku. Facial tattoo people are gradually gone in modern society; yet, childrenˇ¦s facial tattoo curriculum includes art education of our heritage and clearly demonstrates the understanding of facial tattoo. The in-depth research presents a hard-working effort to preserve tribal culture. So, ˇ§facial tattooˇ¨ is not only for the skin but in the heart of every Truku child.

In this project, through the professional help from students and teachers, there are new creative ideas plus the full support from school parentsˇ¦ association and volunteer workers to produce new energy and unselfish effort. ˇ§Facial tattooˇ¨ culture appears again with these resources so that children can have diverse, suitable and creative learning opportunity in this cultural curriculum. In addition to cultural heritage, it also inspires their intellectual ability and glory of life.

Tian-sheng Jhao
Xilin, Wanrong Township

Yu-fang Li
Xilin, Wanrong Township

Yu-hua Gao
Wanrong , Wanrong Township

A-jin Ciou
Jianqing, Wanrong Township,

Syue-ke Ciou
Jian Ching Elementary School

Ren-jhong Gao
Jian Ching Elementary School

Yan-rou Wu
Jian Ching Elementary School

Yan-jie Wu

Jian Ching Elementary School

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