By Li Xinyi, compiled and reported
Taichung’s Art Port will hold a free indigenous performance event titled “Through Nature – Indigenous Sounds & Dances” from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. this Sunday (March 4), featuring performances of traditional indigenous dances and songs by Tgbin Dance Troupe. The performance will incorporate cultural symbols of indigenous life such as hunting, weaving, and rattan crafting, allowing audiences to appreciate the essence of traditional cultures of indigenous groups including the Amis, Tsou, and Atayal peoples.
Indigenous folk songs are one of the ways through which various ethnic groups pass down their culture. A free “Through Nature – Indigenous Sounds & Dances” indigenous performance event will be held this Sunday at Taichung’s Art Port. (Photo provided by Taichung’s Art Port)
The performance repertoire includes “Fishing Song,” “Standing on the Highland,” “Love of the Ocean,” and “Taoshan Dance Tune,” blending dance elements from nine major tribes. Among them, “Fishing Song” is a traditional Amis folk tune featuring a highly versatile dance; “Mouth Harp Love Song” showcases how conservative Atayal people in the past expressed affection for one another through the mouth harp, typically played by males for females, with freeform dancing accompanying the performance to convey romantic feelings; “Standing on the Highland” is an interactive dance designed to engage participants and allow them to experience indigenous traditional culture; “Love of the Ocean” combines Tsou and Atayal traditional dances, presenting graceful movements that blend strength and elegance; “Taoshan Dance Tune” is a medley adapted from songs of the Paiwan and Amis peoples, interpreting the distinct cultures of the two tribes.
The name Tgbin of Tgbin Dance Troupe is the Japanese transliteration of the Tayal word for “beech tree.” Established on October 1, 2010, the troupe is composed of tribal youth aged 15 to 35 who are passionate about dancing. The group is dedicated to inheriting and promoting Tayal song and dance culture.
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