Listen to the Valley Stage
Loud songs and low murmurs, getting lost in the enchanting melodies.
Listen to the WULU Elementary School Choir sing the Bunun tribe's Pasibutbut with innocent and pure voices.
Experience the deep, rich, and soulful vocals of Sangpuy and Matzka.
Let Ufa, Pacak, the Gu Sisters, Siva 9 Band, Kneeling Fathers Band, Mulivelivek, and Wadihangay Dulan Youth Choir relay ancient, profound tribal sounds, each song a timeless legacy.
Don't forget the performances by the Tiyamacan Dance Troupe. Each step and every spin carries gratitude to the ancestral spirits and is filled with blessings.
From farming and gathering to harvest festivals, from daily life to nurturing existence, interpreting tribal life through musical notes and using melodies to soothe the soul and all of nature.
Pure and Innocent Rendition of the Bunun tribe's Pasibutbut WULU Elementary School Choir
In the high mountains of Taitung County's Nanhuan area, WULU Elementary School hosts a group of indigenous children passionate about singing. The natural environment of the mountains and streams nurtures their pure voices, allowing them to produce the most resolute and resonant melodies of the Bunun tribe. Like millet, these Bunun children are precious; their culture is carefully nurtured from a young age, preparing them to become future bearers of their cultural heritage.
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Immerse yourself in the most romantic sounds from the foothills.Mulivelivek
"Mulivelivek" meaning "a place where the wind does not reach," conveys a sense of shelter and coverage. It refers to a location protected from the cold northern winds by the surrounding Central Mountain Range, making it an ideal place to live.
The songs of Mulivelivek reflect the everyday experiences accumulated over time. The "swing" is a romantic gesture made by the men of Chulu tribe for the women during July, while "sizung" symbolizes the "brave ones" in the tribe. In December, amidst the cold winds, those holding sizung and jumping are upholding the tradition until the New Year. We honor the wisdom of our ancestors and pass down ancient culture, while also moving forward into the new year, resolving old conflicts and continuously progressing.
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Fusion of Traditional and Electronic Music: Immerse Yourself in the Healing Sounds of UfaUfa
Ufa is an electronic music group based in Taitung, formed by Cheng Wen and Chang Su-lin, also known as 'mic.usay.monari.' Their work blends electronic and ethnic elements with core aspects of consciousness and psychedelia, extending into diverse directions. This fusion makes Ufa's music difficult to categorize into a single electronic music genre. The lead singer 'mic' delivers a clear, ritualistic, and mystical vocal performance, creating a journey through deep, psychedelic spaces with emotionally free consciousness. Ufa explores the boundaries between awareness and reality both internally and externally.
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Capture the emotions of everyday life and sing out the purest music.Pacak
Pacak, from the Kulaluce Tribe in Pingtung's Tai Wu Township, is a Paiwan singer who first appeared on the scene in 2021. In just two years, Pacak achieved remarkable success in various music competitions. Passionate about music and courageous enough to switch career paths, Pacak released their debut album in their native language in 2023.
The traditional name 'Pacak Palasasav' holds great significance for Pacak; it is not merely a name but a marker of existence in the world. When singing and creating, this name bestows power and continually reminds Pacak of the importance of traditional cultural values. The songs primarily reflect personal experiences and the recognition of diverse gender identities, centered around the core concept of courageously being the most beautiful version of oneself.
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Using song to convey the responsibilities and guardianship of the married class in the tribe.Kneeling Fathers Band
Music is a vital cultural asset for the tribe. In the absence of written records, songs have become the medium through which culture is passed down through generations, and they represent a connection to the land.
Kneeling Fathers Band is a group of five fathers from the Puyuma Kasavakan tribe. ‘Kneeling' signifies a man's respect for his wife, while ‘Fathers' represents his responsibility towards his family. Through performing tribal songs, they aim to help tribal members find a sense of identity and spiritual belonging, and to remind married individuals of their mission to uphold and pass on their cultural heritage to their families, tribe, and culture.
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The most authentic Indigenous Reggae Style—Groove along with MatzkaMatzka
Matzka is both a music creator and producer, known for his ability to blend Reggae with elements of Pop, Rock, Rap, R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Funk, and Heavy Metal to create a unique Reggae Fusion style.
Growing up amidst the mountains, rivers, and seas of Taitung, Matzka's simple and joyful personality, shaped by the land, merges with his innate musical sense to define his distinctive Reggae Style.
Matzka is a songwriter who enjoys incorporating everyday life into his music, capturing the vivid and humorous aspects of daily experiences while reflecting deeper meanings. His gritty and powerful vocals, combined with the emotional impact and expressiveness of his live performances, effortlessly draw listeners into the relaxed and joyful rhythms of Reggae.
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Experience the tribal heritage mission of Tiyamacan through their songs.Tafalong Tiyamacan Cultural and Arts Troupe
The Tiyamacan Cultural and Arts Troupe was established five years ago, with members from the Hualien Fata'an tribe and Tafalong tribe. Concerned that tribal children were spending too much time in school and thus neglecting traditional cultural learning, and hoping to prevent them from becoming overly absorbed in technology, the youth from both tribes voluntarily formed the Tiyamacan Cultural and Arts Troupe, focusing on learning Amis traditional songs and rituals.
The name "Tiyamacan" means "the girl who shines" and is derived from an Amis legend about a brother and sister who gave birth to "Tiyamacan" in order to continue their lineage. It is said that "Tiyamacan" began to emit light while still in her mother's womb. The troupe leader hopes that this light will shine on every dancer who loves music and dance, which is why the troupe was named "Tiyamacan."
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The ocean connects the Pacific islands, while the songs link the ancient and the modern.Wadihangay Dulan Youth Choir
Wadihangay, meaning 'echoing brightly in the mountains,' is a traditional area in the Dulan tribe. The Wadihangay Dulan Youth Choir was established in 2023.
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of young people returning to their hometown in Dulan. This growing energy has come together to form the Dulan Youth Choir for the first time. Elderly members of the community remember the increasingly rare traditional songs, which come from life itself—cultivating crops, building homes, significant ceremonies, and celebrations. These songs are the accumulated life experiences of the elders of this land.
The youth have begun collecting ancient songs, conducting field surveys, taking singing classes, and recording them. They hope to continue the tradition of singing these ancient songs and preserve the local sounds, sharing them with more people.
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A powerful voice hidden within a modest and reserved character.The Gu Sisters
The Gu Sisters, composed of five Bunun sisters from the Istandaa family in Zhuoxi Township, Hualien, grew up in the village surrounded by their culture and songs. Their childhood experience in choir and their unique voices have allowed them to present Bunun harmonies with distinct feelings. They also learned ritual songs, nursery rhymes, forest songs, and everyday songs from other Bu-nan singing groups. The Gu Sisters not only love singing but are also enthusiastic about sharing. They have taught indigenous language songs in local elementary schools and are often invited to perform. Through their songs, they aim to introduce the Bunun culture, which is modest, reserved, and fond of sharing, to a wider audience.
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From the winding and meandering melodies of the Taiwan Highway No. 9Siva 9 Band
“Siva 9 Band" is named after the phonetic similarity to Taiwan Highway No. 9. For the band members, this highway is not only the most beautiful and longest road in Taiwan but also the place where they first met. It is the starting point of their dreams, creativity, and performances.
During their student days, they simply wanted to sing their own song, expressing the emotions from their daily lives and the interactions along their life journey through rock, blues, indigenous style, light music, harmonies, gospel music, or ethnic language compositions. Now that the band members have gradually settled into their lives and careers, they have not forgotten the excitement of their beginnings. They firmly believe that the Taiwan Highway No. 9, like life, has its ups and downs, mountains and valleys, oceans and plains. They continue to infuse their songs with the emotions of their journey, reflecting the essence of Siva 9 Band.
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Experience the healing voice of the ancestors through the ancient soul of Sangpuy.Sangpuy
Sangpuy Katatepan Mavaliyw is a young man with an ancient soul, hailing from an old Puyuma tribe at the junction of mountains and sea in Taitung. Blessed with a unique voice that seems to be a gift from the ancestors, his singing can instantly calm the noisy world, drawing listeners into a deep focus where every note takes them into an immersive experience where time and space lose their significance.
Sangpuy's music embodies a pure and primal concept, narrating the dialogue between modern tribal youth and ancient souls, and reflecting on the journey of tribal youth seeking their path in foreign lands. To date, Sangpuy has released three solo albums, earning 20 nominations at the Golden Melody Awards and winning three Best Indigenous Singer awards, two Album of the Year awards, and one Best Recording Album in the Performance category.