Syaman Lamuran lives in Iratay. He left the island at age 13 to pursue education in Taiwan and the United States. He returned in 2005 and commenced PhD studies in Geography at National Taiwan Normal University, while constructing his home, which now doubles as a B&B. Currently, he is actively involved in projects with the Indigenous Education and Indigenous Knowledge System Management Center, continuing his commitment to preserving and promoting Indigenous wisdom and heritage.