某個週末午後，又是一個悶熱的下午，而我又到文創園區漫無目的地閒逛，沒有特定的想法，只想感受一下這個充滿創意與藝術氣息的空間，漫步在園區內，老舊的倉庫與現代設計相互交融，形成一種獨特的氛圍，陽光透過樹葉灑落在地面上，讓人們不自覺地放慢了腳步。
園區裡的每個角落，時常都充滿了驚喜，這就是我喜歡來這裡的原因，我隨意走進某個展廳，停在某一家手作飾品攤位前，陳列的商品不多，不過，攤主熱情地介紹每件作品的創作理念，從簡單的木製小擺件到細膩的陶瓷飾品，每一件都像是注入了創作者的靈魂與巧思。木製小擺件保留著天然的木紋，摸起來溫潤細膩，陶瓷飾品則經過手工上色與細緻雕刻，光澤在陽光下閃著柔和光芒，令人愛不釋手。
我注意到這邊陳列的商品都充滿著原住民特色，雖然這邊寫著有十六個原住民部族，因為有個著名的觀光景點，叫做九族文化村，所以，我小時候以為只有九個原住民部族，長大之後，我在閱讀某本書時，提到有四十多個部族，其實，原住民部族有多少個，已不可考，因為很多部族因為種種原因，已經消亡在歷史的長河中。
攤主說，我來的時間點不對，假如早一點來的話，剛好可以欣賞到一場原住民音樂表演，原住民以好歌喉著稱，像歌手張惠妹就是出身自卑南族，動力火車以其高亢的嗓音和充滿爆發力的現場表演著稱，更是出名的雙人組合，他們是排灣族的。
我的經驗中，不是每位原住民都是熱情好客的，但是這位攤主倒是蠻健談的，他好像並不在乎，有沒有做成生意，更在乎的是和客人互動，透過隻言片語間，也可以感受到他對土地、對自然的尊重與感謝，也分享了他族群的故事與生活智慧。
One weekend afternoon, it was another hot and sticky day, and I found myself wandering aimlessly around the creative park. I didn’t have any particular plan. I just wanted to soak in the space, which is full of creativity and artistic vibes. As I strolled through the park, the old warehouses blended with modern designs, creating a unique atmosphere. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground, and I couldn’t help but slow down my pace.
Every corner of the park seems to hold a little surprise, which is why I love coming here. I casually walked into an exhibition hall and stopped at a small handmade jewelry stall. There weren’t many items on display, but the shop owner enthusiastically explained the creative ideas behind each piece. From simple wooden trinkets to finely crafted ceramic ornaments, every item seemed infused with the artist’s soul and attention to detail. The wooden pieces retained their natural grain, feeling smooth and warm to the touch, while the ceramic pieces were hand-painted and intricately carved, their glossy surfaces glimmering softly in the sunlight—so beautiful that it was hard to resist them.
I noticed that all the items had strong indigenous influences. Although the store mentioned sixteen indigenous tribes, I remembered learning as a child, because of the famous tourist attraction “Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village,” that there were only nine tribes. Later, reading a book, I discovered that there are actually over forty tribes, though the exact number is hard to confirm, as many tribes have disappeared over time for various reasons.
The shop owner told me that I came at the wrong time. If I had come earlier, I could have watched an indigenous music performance. Indigenous people are known for their great singing voices. For example, singer A-Mei comes from the Puyuma tribe, and the duo “Power Station,” famous for their high-pitched and powerful live performances, comes from the Paiwan tribe.
In my experience, not every indigenous person is extremely outgoing, but this shop owner was very talkative and approachable. He didn’t seem too concerned about making a sale; what mattered more to him was interacting with visitors. Even in our brief conversation, I could feel his respect and gratitude for the land and nature, and he shared stories and wisdom from his tribe’s culture and way of life.