Traditional songs of Taiwan’s indigenous people carry the history and cultural memory of their ethnic groups. The Amis people often use singing to communicate and convey emotions during weddings, funerals, celebrations, and daily life. However, with rapid economic development and changes in social structure, indigenous communities face challenges such as population migration, aging, and the successive loss of oral tradition bearers. Consequently, the traditional music culture is facing a rapid crisis of loss. The Covid-19 pandemic has further impacted the construction and transmission of tribal knowledge systems. This study employs digital imaging and communication technology to collect songs and dances from the memories of elders, aiming to preserve and promote the transmission of musical culture through digital learning. The research is divided into two stages: first, field collection from tribal elders, and then conducting learning activities with internal and external tribal members through synchronous, asynchronous, and blended learning methods, facilitating the circulation and sharing of Amis traditional songs. The results indicate that diverse and flexible digital learning methods can better meet the needs of tribes facing population migration and aging, providing a means for community co-learning and promoting the sustainable transmission of cultural diversity. Additionally, enhancing the singing abilities of tribal youth and adolescents helps them demonstrate cultural identity and confidence.

Authors:
Liao Yuan-Hsuan, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

About the Presenter(s)
I am Yuan-Hsuan Liao from Taiwan. Currently, I work at the Center for Arts Social Practices and Educational Outreach at Taipei National University of the Arts. For many years, I have been dedicated to the work of art education and cultural revitaliza

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