National Parks of Taiwan

The natural beauty of Taroko National Park. The echoing voices of songs relax the mind.

What makes a concert unforgettable? What would a concert be like it did not include the barrier of thick walls and doors, the distinction between ticket prices, nor the restriction of formal dress codes? For more than 10 years, Taroko National Park has arranged the “Taroko Tribal Concert”, an event received with enthusiasm by various corners of society, tourists, and citizens of tribal communities. Many tourists come for this lively musical feast this time each year.

Passionof the Valleys Touching Tribal Voices

Through the thoughtful arrangements of Taroko National Park, the concert will start from April 9. Participants are not only presented with the opportunity to enjoy great performances, but also the touching view of earnest performers. The Ketusan Music Studio collects local folk songs and historical data of the culture in attempt to rebuild the fading history of the East Seediq Tribe. Taroko tribe singer Jian Ming Xian founded the Ayug Music and Dance Group with friends who have the same vision and love for Takoro culture in 2009. They often take tribal children who are under training to perform in different locations. Another figure dedicated to the gathering of tribal music, Pitayro Ukah, founded the Ketusan Music Studio in 2002. They tattooed their faces in clan patterns, becoming a new generation of tattooed east tribal people.

Tribal Workshop Communicating emotions through art

Apart from the audio feast of music, crafts that communicate the warmth of hands also enable the feeling of alternative art of emotions.

Ms. Hu Xiu Lan established the Nadolan Workshop in 2002 upon realizing the increasing awareness of indigenous culture. In order to promote and pass on traditional craftsmanship, she established the workshop to teach local women weaving and other production techniques. The designs of Wu Ma Leather Workshop are inspired by the childhood memories of tribal life that are further combined with culture and legends from different ethnic groups. Simple shapes are used to deconstruct traditional indigenous culture, transforming them into different totems and designs. Culture and design merge to create modern and practical products.

The works of Ge Le Wen Chuan Workshop mainly consist of traditional everyday utensils of Taroko. The workshop also arranges irregular teaching activities that enable an intimate experience of the beauty of Taroko traditional craft. 4 people with a common love for traditional hand weaving founded Mwaray Da. The workshop operates on the concept of “providing the best for family and children”, and express the importance of family connection though the craft.

Exit from grand concert halls and visit the tribal concert amidst the valleys of Taroko National Park! You will definitely be greeted with a rich musical feast of a lifetime.

The friendly and lively performance of the Taroko people touches the hearts of the audience.	Participants experiencing handcrafting at Wu Ma Leather Workshop.