Wooden Carvings of Tribal Memories and Dialogues with Nature
Taitung County is located on Taiwan’s east coast, an important hub of Austronesian culture, which has roots stretching back to ancient times. The area’s various traditional crafts, most especially woodcarving, embody the wisdom local [...]
Austronesian Sounds: Discovering the Ancestral Music and Wisdom of Taitung’s Indigenous Peoples
Austronesian music has always been an integral part of the lives of locals in Taitung. The music carries profound cultural meanings, embodying not only an understanding of nature, ancestral spirits, and interpersonal relationships but [...]
Navigating Heritage: The Art of Yami Kayak Craftsmanship on Orchid Island
When discussing the unique charm of Orchid Island in Taitung, one can't help but marvel at the iconic "Yami kayak." This traditional vessel is not just a tool for survival but also a symbol [...]
2021 Chishang Township Amis Second Harvest Festival
2021 Chishang Township Amis Second Harvest Festival You’ve probably visited Chishang before because of its rustic charm. Maybe, you even strolled down Brown Boulevard or attended the annual Autumn Rice Harvest Arts Festival. This time, [...]
Recommended Aboriginal Culture Tour
Discover Taitung> Experience the Culture >Recommended Aboriginal Culture Tour The Bombing Master Handan “Bombing Master Handan” is a unique traditional holiday in Taitung. This folk custom for the Lantern Festival (the [...]
Taitung Winter Rice Harvest Festival
Hakka culture and their favorite staple food Rice is the star of the show at Taitung’s Winter Rice Harvest Festival. For the Hakka people living in Taitung, rice is of utmost importance to [...]