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people remain in the township, maintaining contact for daily functions, and
makes it possible for elders to remain safely in the township. The tribe maintains
a tribal homeland in the mountains through mutual assistance and sharing.
a. Joint dieting, working and riding for aborigines
Each month a joint gathering of food is conducted, incorporating a children’s
cultural course with stories about the traditions of the Dawalan River, while
also discovering traditional edible plants. Current events are also shared, using
Chinese and the Paiwan tribal language to interpret for the tribal people and
elderly, so they understand current social issues in Taiwan, as well as issues
related to the Dashe tribe.
b. Aboriginal township and the support of small farms
Land that has not been cultivated for 30 years has been revitalized, using a
land-friendly approach to reclaim and cultivate healthy crops. Different
agricultural crops have been cultivated, and conservation continues to be
practiced.
c. Aboriginal public space and building project – Family Kitchen
The aborigine tribes establish public spaces together, to share key points of
cultural heritage. The elderly and young learn from each other. The public
space and family kitchen are also used as one of the activity sites during the
Harvest Festival, which encourages interaction between tribes.
d. Aboriginal township co-study
Children and families learn through traditional farm work. Traditional cultural
subjects, current events, care and culture are connected through collective
learning and daily observations.
(5) Visit Taiwan and Happy Market Place
ASUS promotes the local environment and also promotes healthy agriculture in
Taiwan, supporting the production of the food used in local cuisines. The goal is
to help employees understand the respect that the Taiwanese people have for the
earth and the abundance of local resources. Through the program, employees
re-acquaint, touch, cherish and appreciate the earth, and learn how to enjoy a
healthy diet.
Vendors from 11 regions were invited to participate in this activity by bringing
food from their respective regions. In the last month a grand review introduced
the local cultures, food and natural farming methods. There were 290
participating suppliers with sales amounting to NT$3,672,164. Vendors donated
some proceeds to the Child Welfare League Foundation. The total amount of
contributions was 69,100.
(6) Small farmers’ market place
ASUS invited 37 organic farmers to promote local ingredients each week, so
employees could try seasonal food. Cumulative sales amounted to 716,250.
(7) Powerful group purchase
The Welfare Committee chose good products for group purchase each month.
The 2014 cumulative amount of group purchase reached 600,000.
(8) Care for the physically or mentally impaired
a. The Company offers employment opportunities to a number of disadvantaged
groups. Nine people with intellectual disabilities are full-time employees in
the Café Bakery. The Company offers a safe and happy learning environment