A Study of the Spatial Deconstruction of the Wushe Memorial
| Autor: | King-Long Tsao, 曹金龍 |
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| Rok vydání: | 2004 |
| Druh dokumentu: | 學位論文 ; thesis |
| Popis: | 94 The objectives of this study are, from the spatial perspective, to examine the influences of the memorial space constructed by the state on the ideology of the indigenous tribes and peoples through an in-depth analysis of the spatial and historical events, establishment of the Park, worship and sacrificial rites, cultural significance and political purposes of the Wushe Memorial, and to explore how to destroy the “national myth” long constructed in the indigenous tribes by the state. From the Japanese colonial domination to the national government, the government in power had always been fabricating and constructing myths and histories through “national identity” in an attempt to manipulate the nation’s identity consciousness. For example, the Sayon’s Bell and Wu Fong Statue were built to commemorate indigenous incidents in the history. However, there are not many studies on the “spatial issues” concerning indigenous peoples and society. The “Return Aboriginal Land to Aborigines” movement in 1988 and “Opposing the Establishment of Makao National Park” in 2002 are typical collective actions on “spatial issues” against the government. This study focuses on the social and cultural influences of “memorial space” on indigenous peoples and tribes. This study employs a literature review and field investigation as well as the author’s observation of the current situation and environment. The following are the findings of this study: “Memorial space” is an outcome of the state’s manipulation of “ideology”. It is the result as well as the beginning of an incident. Based on our investigation on tribal issues, this study suggests that “memorial space” is the most influential media of “national identity” which has been continuously affecting indigenous tribes and peoples. In terms of resolving the problem of ideology influences, below are some possible directions and actions proposed by this study: I.To redefine and reinterpret the Wushe Memorial and to endow it with a new ideology. II.To withdraw the memorial space from the stage of political and power battles and leave it behind. III.To restore the dominance of tribal cultural elements in memorial space. The results of this study show that memorial space not only affects tribal traditions, but reinforces the discontinuity between different peoples. Moreover, memorial space usually involves power, interests, politics and other factors that would make the Wushe Memorial the media of ill-intended manipulation. |
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