Words from Yaba

Author/ Pilin Yabu, Kai-zhu Lai
Publisher/ Shei-Pa National Park

The book describes an Atayal father who, in a letter addressed to his son, talks about the reflection he had upon his own culture while he took part in the filming of Msgamil: Once Upon a Time. Words from Yaba is the CPAMI's latest work that demonstrates its consistent care and support for the Atayal culture, and it also epitomizes the CPAMI's amicable relationship with the indigenous people. The title Words from Yaba is profound in meaning, as it manifests the ongoing process of cultural transmission and holds fast to the Atayal tradition of oral history.