The TV drama Seqalu: Formosa 1867 (斯卡羅), directed by Tsao Jui-yuan (曹瑞原) and adapted from Chen Yao-chang’s (陳耀昌) novel Kui Lei Hua (傀儡花), has created considerable interest in the history of the Aboriginal Puyuma and Paiwan peoples since it premiered on Public Television Service. Increased interest in the history of Aborigines told from their own viewpoint is always a good thing, and there are too many tragic events in Aboriginal history that need to be addressed. Take the Bunun people’s Bulbul community in Taitung County’s Haiduan Township (海端) for example: An ancient cannon in the community has witnessed many changes in the