With the golden rice stalks of Chishang as the backdrop, U-Theatre brings "Beyond Time" outdoors

▲ "Beyond Time." (Photo / Provided by Taiwan Good Foundation, photographed by Li Lewei)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

The renowned Chishang Harvest Rice Art Festival in Taitung invites U-Theatre back on October 31 and November 1 for an outdoor performance of "Beyond Time," which combines martial arts, drumming, and sacred dance for the first time. The show transcends the constraints of time and space, showcasing the beauty of sound and silence. In addition to the performance, the "Rice Wave Cloud Walk" from October 29 to 31 invites participants to walk mindfully through the valley and discover the beauty of Taitung.

This year's "Chishang Harvest Rice Art Festival" welcomes U-Theatre back to Chishang and features the critically acclaimed "Beyond Time" as an outdoor performance for the first time. "Beyond Time" integrates martial arts, drumming, and sacred dance, delving into Zen philosophy and breaking free from the constraints of time and space to present the beauty of sound and silence in the moment. The production set sold-out records during its mainland China tour. Artistic director Liu Ruo-yu mentioned that the original "Beyond Time" used a mirrored floor and projections to create a four-dimensional spatial feel in the theater; this time, the floor and projections have been removed to allow the audience to experience the beauty of the present directly between heaven and earth.

In addition to the "Beyond Time" performance, this year's Chishang Harvest Rice Art Festival expands the focus from a single point to a broader experience, with U-Theatre leading a cloud walk through the valley to explore the unique beauty of towns in Taitung City, Guanshan, and Chishang. Tickets for "Beyond Time" go on sale at 12:00 PM on September 12 through the National Theater and Concert Hall, while registration for the "Rice Wave Cloud Walk" opens online at 12:00 PM on September 10. For more information, please visitthe Taiwan Good Foundation website.

"Rice Wave Cloud Walk" Itinerary

On October 29, the walk begins at the Beinan Cultural Park, passing through the Nanwang Tribe, Taitung Sugar Refinery, Chung Tung Senior Industrial Vocational High School (Chung Tung Church), Taitung Forest Park, Pipa Lake, and the International Landmark (Seaside Park) before ending at Tiehua Village.

On October 30, centered around Guanshan, the walk starts at Guanshan Railway Station, passes through the Dianguang Bridge and Dianguang Tribe, and concludes at Guanshan Tianhou Temple.

On October 31, the walk begins at Guanshan Railway Station, passes through the Guanshan Police Precinct, the "Tom Cruise Tree," and Heaven’s Road, leading to the performance site of "Beyond Time." Walking with U-Theatre, connecting with the land on foot and experiencing Taiwan with an open heart is a truly unique learning and adventure.

During the busy farming months of October and November, traffic control will be in place in Chishang. Shuttle buses will be available on the day of the Rice Art Festival—please take them to support energy conservation and carbon reduction and to jointly cherish the beautiful Chishang.