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In this paper, the culture and origins of the Shau Aborigines of Sun Moon Lake in Central Taiwan are examined. Conclusions presented in this article depend on clues from documents and long-term observation, that reveal that the characteristics of the Shau Aborigines are quite different from those of other aboriginal inhabitants of Taiwan. They lived on islands for a long time, were good at trading, and had a high material living standard, versatile language, and facial features similar to Western people. It is assumed from many reasonable interpretations of questions concerning their cultural characteristics that they may be descended from Dutch preachers and their families in Shaulon, Tainan, who married local Pingpu Aborigines. The Shau fled from Soulang when Zheng Chen-Kung (also known as Coxinja) attacked in 1661, moving to Mattauw, then to Dorcko, Tilaossen, and finally to Lehyee, the territory of Chou Aborigines, where they settled at Laichi for a time. When they discovered Sun Moon Lake, they moved to its island where they are today.

The transition from an agricultural based society to an industrial and commercial based society resulted in urbanization in the case of Kaohsiung City. However, in accordance with development, the parks, the green spaces, the rivers, and other natural resources of urban areas should support the concept of biodiversity and promote the ideals of sustainable development, creating rich and exciting views within the city. The ecological corridors of urban areas should not only provide for the propagation of wild animals and organisms, it should also strike a balance in the ecosystem, improve the quality of life for the residents, and strive for the ideals of sustainable development. The study found that Kaohsiung City has its excellent conditions due to the fact that the opening of the harbor and the ecological corridor can be used to direct the wind and through natural convection, lower the city’s temperature. Consequently, it will lower the usage of air condition and energy consumption, creating a green urba...