Tiway Sayion recalls that aboriginal children were often called in as "extras" for the performance of "The Eight Generals" during temple festivals because of their strength and their obedience to their elders. Tiway Sayion says the children were easily coached if given something nice to eat.
李來旺回憶，因為原住民孩子純樸聽話、體力又好，是鄉下廟會招徠「八家將」的生力軍，只要訓練時有點心、表演時有招待，孩子們就甘受驅策。