新作坊 Humanity Innovation and Social Practice

This study investigates the production of space at Taiwan's Hehuanshan Dark Sky Park, emphasizing the role of the Seediq tribe and their potential for regaining spatial agency through translation strategies. Utilizing Henri Lefebvre’s theory of the production of space, the research highlights how, under the framework of the International Dark-Sky Association certification,the cultural and economic needs of the Seediq tribe were inadequately incorporated into the planning for dark sky tourism, which was primarily led by local governments, the tourism industry, and capital markets.

Employing Actor-Network Theory (ANT) and action research methodology, this study explores how the Research Center for Humanities Innovation and Social Practice at National Chi Nan University facilitated cross-sector collaboration and established the "Starry Sky Mountain Town" strategy. This approach successfully promoted dialogue and cooperation between tourism stakeholders in Qingjing and the Seediq tribe, reshaping the representational spaces of local development.

The findings indicate that integrating cultural narratives, ecological conservation, and industrial development in the "Starry Sky Mountain Town" strategy effectively transformed the local governance model from a market and policy-driven approach to one based on collaborative governance involving diverse actors. This transition not only empowered Seediq cultural agency but also fostered synergistic development between Qingjing's ourism industry and tribal ecotourism.

This study deepens our understanding of the challenges of indigenous participation within the capitalist production of space and provides a concrete model of the transformation of spatial governance through a practical
application of ANT, offering a theoretical and practical reference for future research in related fields.