VIS 國際實驗教育國中部部落文化體驗之旅（下篇）

延續上篇的文化體驗，上週三（4月2日）VIS 國際實驗教育國中部的學生與老師們在烏來「給樹營地」分組展開了精彩紛呈的活動。早上與下午輪流進行兩項重頭戲：傳統狩獵技術學習與部落甜點製作體驗。

在狩獵教學中，一組學生體驗弓箭射擊（mlung bhuniq），另一組則學習設置陷阱（t rusa'）。射箭不僅是一項技巧，更蘊含泰雅族對於自然與生存的深刻理解。弓箭是面對山豬、熊等大型野獸時的保命武器，而陷阱則展現出原住民依山傍水、因地制宜的智慧：不同動物如山老鼠、竹雞或山豬，都有各自設計精巧的捕捉方式，材料更完全取自自然，充分展現泰雅文化中「敬山、順山」的精神。

狩獵教學結束後，我們迎來了最後一項別具意義的體驗：搗麻糬。這項傳統甜點製作，使用最古老的方式——木杵（qszyu’）與石臼（bluhung），由學生們輪流上陣，用盡全身力氣一搗一打，讓黏糯的糯米團化為香甜的麻糬。這份甜點，象徵著團結與節慶，也讓大家在勞動與分享中畫下完美句點。
活動最後，大家圍坐分享麻糬的甜美，也共享這段難忘的文化旅程。我們誠摯感謝 Gesu 老師、Torsw 校長，以及 Nowa 與 Behuy 導師，讓這次校外教學不僅是一次出遊，更是一次心靈與文化的深度對話。

VIS Middle School’s Indigenous Cultural Exploration (Part 2) 

Continuing from last week’s cultural journey, on Wednesday (April 2), VIS JH students and teachers visited Gesuw Campground in Wulai for immersive activities—this time diving deeper into traditional Atayal hunting techniques and tribal dessert-making.

In the morning and afternoon, students split into groups to rotate through two main workshops: archery and trap-setting. One group practiced shooting arrows (mlung bhuniq), while the other learned how to set animal traps (t rusa’). Archery, beyond being a skill, reflects the Atayal people’s deep respect for nature and survival. Bows and arrows were crucial for defending against large wild animals like boars or bears, while traps showcased Indigenous knowledge of the land—each species, whether a bamboo partridge, mountain rat, or boar, required unique techniques and tools made entirely from natural materials. It was a living lesson in the Atayal principle of “honoring and living in harmony with the mountains.”

The final activity was one close to the heart—and stomach: traditional mochi-making. Using time-honored tools, a wooden pestle (qszyu’) and mortar (bluhung), students took turns pounding sticky rice with all their might until it transformed into soft, fragrant mochi. This sweet treat symbolizes unity and celebration, and it became the perfect way to wrap up the day—with laughter, shared effort, and a delicious reward.
As the trip came to a close, everyone sat in a circle to share the mochi—and reflect on a journey that was far more than just a field trip. Our heartfelt thanks go to Mr. Gesu, Principal Torsw, and mentors Nowa and Behuy for making this not only an outdoor experience, but a profound exchange of culture, spirit, and learning.