Taiwan's indigenous people have long been left behind amid the island's economic boom. Now, as Paula Hancocks reports, things are changing.
Some indigenous communities are turning into... their way of life into a business, and also trying to ensure that their traditions live on.
The oldest woman in Kayu village sings to one of the youngest, teaching her the songs of Taiwan's Atayal tribe.
Lawa Oyu' is 88 years old. She dresses in traditional clothes and speaks the Atayal language, hoping to preserve the culture of her indigenous tribe.
"The traditions of our village and society, and the spirit of our ancestors are not passing to the next generation," she tells me.
"Our young people are facing a dilemma between adapting to modern society and retaining traditional values. I'm really worried."
And so is the government. These tourists are learning how to make rice the traditional way, part of a government-subsidized project to bring visitors and money to the area.
For just $20, tourists can sing like the Atayal, dress up like them and help to keep the identity alive.
"It's important to learn how the indigenous people lived," says this tourist, "and how they've struggled to keep their culture."
For much of the 20th century, many tribes suffered at the hands of colonizing powers, with some traditions and languages banned.
It was only in 1996 that the government started taking indigenous affairs seriously.
The Atayal tribe is one of only 14 that's currently recognized by the Taiwanese government.
There are a few more that are currently lobbying to be acknowledged,
because with that recognition comes government subsidies and a far better chance of being able to preserve the language and the culture.
Piling Yukan only learned to weave at the age of 45.
She says her ancestors would have learned by the age of 10.
She does regret not being taught by her mother, but tolerance towards indigenous tribes when she was growing up was low.
She's now passing on her skill to tourists.
"The government subsidies are not enough," she tells me. "It's not enough to make a living, but we have to keep our traditions going."
As long as they can keep the tourists coming and spending, these tribes hope there is a greater likelihood of self-preservation.