WikidataCon 2023

(EN)
Introduction:
Taiwan, known for its linguistic diversity, is home to a fascinating array of indigenous languages. These languages are not only crucial to preserving the island's cultural identity but also hold invaluable insights into its history. In this session, we'll uncover the vibrant world of Taiwan's aboriginal languages and the unique tribes that speak them.

Understanding the Indigenous Tapestry:
Before we delve into the individual languages, let's appreciate the intricate mosaic of indigenous tribes across Taiwan. The table below showcases some of the remarkable aboriginal tribes, each with their distinct languages and cultural nuances:

Tribe Language
Amis Atayal
Atayal Paiwan
Bunun Amis
Hla'alua Rukai
Kanakanavu Tsou
Kavalan Bunun
Paiwan Puyuma
Puyuma Saisiyat
Rukai Yami
Saisiyat Thao
Sakizaya Truku (Taroko)
Seediq Kavalan
Tao Sakizaya
Taroko Seediq
Thao Thao
Tsou Tsou

Exploring the Indigenous Languages:
Diving into the languages themselves, we'll uncover the phonetic beauty and linguistic intricacies that set them apart. From the rhythmic tones of Atayal to the melodic nuances of Puyuma, each language tells a story of resilience and cultural pride.

Preservation Efforts:
Understanding these languages' importance, there has been a growing effort to preserve and revitalize them. The challenge lies not only in documenting their vocabulary and grammar but also in ensuring their transmission to younger generations.

Connecting Through Wikidata:
Just as we've embraced technology to connect with our global community, we can harness platforms like Wikidata to safeguard these languages' legacy. By collaboratively documenting language details and cultural context, we create a bridge between our modern world and the ancestral voices that echo through these languages.

Conclusion:
As we conclude our journey through Taiwan's indigenous languages, I hope you feel inspired to contribute to the preservation of this linguistic treasure trove. Our efforts on platforms like Wikidata pave the way for a more inclusive understanding of the world's linguistic heritage.

Thank you for joining me today. Let's celebrate and protect the diverse voices that make up the cultural symphony of Taiwan.

(ZH)
臺灣因其語言的多元性而聲名遠播，在這座島上住著相當多元的原住民文化。這些原住民的文化和語言，不僅僅擁有非常重要的文化身分價值，同時也是非常重要的史料來源。在這場會議中，我們將會揭開臺灣原住民的面紗，探索其多采多姿的世界以及這些獨特的人們。

理解原住民圖板：
在我們深入語言的世界之前，讓我們從宏觀來欣賞臺灣原住民的圖板；以下是在臺灣這片土地之上的原住民族群，以及其獨特的語言和文化內涵。

原住民族群：

Amis 阿美
Atayal 泰雅
Bunun 布農
Hla'alua 拉阿魯哇
Kanakanavu 卡那卡那富
Kavalan 噶瑪蘭
Paiwan 排灣
Puyuma 卑南
Rukai 魯凱
Saisiyat 賽夏
Sakizaya 撒奇萊雅
Seediq 賽德克
Tao 達悟（雅美）
Taroko 太魯閣
Thao 鄒
Tsou 邵

探索原住民語：
深入研究這些語言本身，我們將展示它們與眾不同的語音美感和複雜性。不論是富有節奏性的泰雅語或是如音樂般的卑南語，每個語言都有其獨特的歷史和文化驕傲。

保存工作：
在了解了這些語言文化重要性後，臺灣愈來愈加重視對這些語言的保育工作。然而其真正的挑戰並不只是要記錄其詞彙和文法，還要確保能夠將這些知識傳遞給未來的世代。

連結維基數據：
就如同我們擁抱科技來與世界連接。我們也可以運用如維基數據平台來保護這些語言文化。透過協作紀錄語言細節和文化內涵，我們可以建立起將現代世界和來自祖先的語言連接起來的橋樑。

結論：
隨著我們的旅程即將抵達尾聲，我希望在過去的這段時間中能夠啟發各位一同加入保護這語言寶庫的行列。我們在維基數據平台上的這些貢獻都將成為未來語言文化遺產的保存和理解的養分。