Taiwan Indigenous Culture Park Introduction
The Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park is located in Beiyue Village, Ma Jia Township, Pingtung County, covering an area of 82.65 hectares. The main visiting areas are divided into five zones: Makalawan, Babagu Bay, Tamaluwan, Naluwan, and Fuguwan, each showcasing the cultural artifacts, traditional architecture, and song and dance culture of the nine major indigenous peoples, vividly presenting the lifestyle of the indigenous community. It is a hidden cultural museum nestled in the mountains. Makalawan is the first stop for visitors entering the park, featuring the administrative center, tourist information center, and accommodation area. To help visitors understand the indigenous homeland, detailed information about indigenous culture is available at the tourist information center, serving as an information station before entering the park for visits. Babagu Bay includes a park tour guide station, a cultural artifact exhibition hall, a crafts street, and a special exhibition hall in an octagonal pavilion. The exhibition hall primarily displays daily utensils of various indigenous peoples to witness and understand their life wisdom and life trajectories; the crafts street sells exquisite handmade crafts by indigenous peoples; and the octagonal pavilion is a space for exhibiting works by indigenous artists, allowing visitors to engage in close discussions with indigenous art creators. Tamaluwan is mainly presented in a physical manner, enabling visitors to explore the traditional houses of the Atayal, Saisiyat, Taroko, Puyuma, Amis, Yami, and Kavalan tribes. It also features cultural experience activities such as Atayal facial tattooing, Saisiyat hip shaking bells, and Puyuma swings. Naluwan includes an outdoor song and dance festival venue, a viewing platform, the Naluwan circular theater, and a lifestyle exhibition hall. The Naluwan circular theater is an indoor theater for traditional performances by indigenous tribes, accommodating 2,000 people to watch indigenous song and dance performances at the same time; the performance content is not uniform, as it changes monthly, making it a must-visit location in the cultural park. Fuguwan displays the traditional houses of the Tsou, Bunun, Paiwan, Rukai, and Shau tribes. Notably, resident artists will collaborate here, experiencing the creative process and spirit together, actively exploring the infinite possibilities of indigenous art and culture. Given the vast area of the cultural park, if visitors' physical condition permits, they can choose to hike throughout the park; alternatively, a free shuttle bus is available for a scenic ride, enjoying the beautiful mountains and the charm of indigenous art.
