[Loma Ni Futing Workshop] Fataan River Traditional Fishing
Guangfu Township
It was named as “Vataan” before the government was established. In the past, every family planted pigeon peas, which made Guangfu Township the hometown of tree beans.
The land area is about 158 km2, the population is more than 12,000, and the population density averages 78 people per km2. The uniqueness of this township include Amis Fata’an culture, Amis Afalong culture, sugarcane culture, Oryza sativa (Asian rice), red glutinous rice, black glutinous rice, arrow bamboo shoots, betel nuts, tree peas, lotus buckwheat (fire onion), ice products, wood carving, weaving , coffee… etc.
Tour Highlights
- Local experts lead in-depth Amis culture and traditional fishing experience
The ecological fishing method of the Fataan Tribe is called “Palakaw”, which means “the pond where fish perch” in their language. The clansmen build a three-layer structure which is made with hollow bamboo, pen-holder tree, tree trunk and Lagerstroemia subcostata branches(a plant), and is placed in a pond for fish to breed in it. Whenever we lift the branches, we can catch shrimps, and then big fish on the layer below.
Palakaw uses natural materials to build a three-storey “apartment” for the fish for their habitat and reproduction. Usually, a whole row of hollow large bamboo tubes is laid on the bottom layer for bottom-dwelling fish such as eels, eels, and earth lice. The middle layer is a bundle of branches of plants, allowing small fish and shrimp to go through. The top layer is a hollow bamboo tube, which is the residence of the stream fish. Finally, the water surface should be covered with betel leaves to block part of the sun, so that the fish and shrimp can live in peace. Each pond is connected to the main stream, Foden Creek, allowing fish and shrimp to inhabit freely. After a period placing the Palakaw in this river, the Amis fishermen can remove the branches to catch fish. The Amis fishing principle is to catch as much as they need to eat. Therefore, if the livings in river reproduce once, they can catch as much as they can at any time.
l Charges
Activity Charges：NT$3500/ session (limited to 30 person)
Activity Duration: 60 minutes (depends on on-site situation)
Provide Tools: Waders & Bucket
Suitable for: Everyone are welcomed to join this lesson about ecological fishing. Operation and explanation by the clansman helps us know better about this method, and get the chance to do it yourself, experience the joy of this activity.
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l Dress code & Requirements
Long sleeve, trousers/pants, cap, mosquito repellent, sneakers, rain gear, light outerwear, water bottle
l Itinerary Description
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l Contacts
Operator information
Loma Ni Futing 0929693750
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