부산대학교 도서관

BaLiwakes (1910-1988), a member of the Puyuma (Nanwang) Community, was born during the Japanese colonial period and received a modern education under Japanese rule. He became a school teacher and taught subjects such as physical education and music until his retirement after World War II. The folk songs and autobiographical manuscripts left by BaLiwakes provide valuable insight into the intellectual reflections and survival strategies of the educated class during the Japanese colonial era. This article examines the linguistic hybridity among diverse ethnic groups on the Beinan Plain that existed during the Japanese colonial period and continued under Kuomintang rule as it reassesses BaLiwakes's background of knowledge and his contributions to folk song composition. It highlights the amalgamation of various forms, languages, melodies, and other elements, exploring the historical factors, colonialism, and power dynamics involved. Additionally, by through a close analysis centered on BaLiwakes's creation of the folk song 'Penanwang', which borrows its melody from the American folk song 'Old Black Joe,' the article discusses the pathways through which the song is disseminated, placing it within the context of international relations and the Cold War structure that encompasses the United States, Japan, and China. Finally, it discusses how BaLiwakes, an Indigenous intellectual who experienced language fragmentation and intergenerational language shifts, sought to preserve his ethnic language and culture through folk songs. It unravels the challenges of navigating political entanglements and linguistic complexities with the ultimate aim of creating a compass that can empower indigenous peoples to envision the future.