Taiwan is a beautiful island located in the Asia-Pacific region and has many ethnic groups. There are more than 490,000 indigenous people in Taiwan, about 2% of the total population.Currently, 14 tribes have been recognized by the government. They are the Amis, Atayal, Paiwan, Bunun, Puyuma, Rukai, Tsou, Saisiyat, Yami, Thao, Kavalan, Truku, Sakizaya, and Sediq, each with their own distinct language, cultural features, traditional customs and social structure. To Taiwan, indigenous people are an important source of history and culture as well as a treasure to be cherished.