This article is about the challenges of introducing development to the aboriginal Amis people of Taiwan. Because of the relocation of Taiwanese industry to China and the importation of foreign workers, many aboriginal people have had to return to their townships to find work; but there are few employment opportunities. This study looks at an attempt to solve this problem by encouraging the Amis to raise buffalo as a tourist attraction. This project articulates with traditional Amis social organization. What tactics can be used with the local people to develop a plan to sustain their way of life?
