Taiwan Indigenous Culture & Ritual Dance Workshop

The Formosa Indigenous Song & Dance Troupe has spent the past 35 years doing field research, learning from tribal elders and participating in age-old rituals in order to preserve their Indigenous culture. Now, they would like to share it with you. In this hands-on workshop, take a step back in time to learn the Pinuyumayan and Pangcah’s ancient culture, chants and dance.

跟著原舞者一起走進臺灣原住民族的文化世界！本次工作坊將帶領大家認識卑南族與阿美族奇美部落的服飾與生活文化，並一起學習傳唱歌謠。透過歌聲與故事，一起來感受屬於臺灣原住民族豐富多元的文化魅力吧！

Date & Time: 11 August 2026 (Tuesday), 10:30am – 12:00pm
Venue: indicine, klpac
Target: Recommended 5 years old and above. No prior experience required.
Language: English with a mix of Mandarin.

Category	Price
Cat 1: Regular	RM 60

Promotion:
When Spirits Meet ticket holders can enjoy a 20% discount. WhatsApp us at +6018 227 7212 with a screenshot of your e-ticket to get a promo code.

Please note:
● Participants should be dressed comfortably and easy for movement.
● Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for registration.
● There will be no replacement class for absentees.
● The workshop and registration fee are non-refundable.
● In the event that the masterclass does not commence, klpac will refund the fee fully to the participant.
● Please ensure that you qualify for the workshop based on the age stated before completing your purchase. No refunds will be entertained.

For the first time in Kuala Lumpur, the Formosa Indigenous Song & Dance Troupe from Taiwan premieres “When Spirits Meet”. Experience this captivating showcase of how Pinuyumayan of the Puyuma community and the Pangcah of the Kiwit community usher in the New Year through a colourful tapestry of ancient rituals, vibrant songs and dance. Click here for more information.

About the Formosa Indigenous Song & Dance Troupe (FISDT)  
In the face of rapid social transformations, numerous Indigenous tribes maintain a dignified and humble stewardship of their traditional rituals. These invaluable cultural assets serve as a vital source of empowerment and pride for young Indigenous people.

The Formosa Indigenous Song & Dance Troupe (FISDT), made up of a group of young indigenous, has revived and reconstructed their gradually disappearing songs and dances with the help of anthropologists and tribal elders, often through actual on-site participation and observation. These songs and dances—passed down orally by the elders—have been performed onstage to reassert the original spirit of the indigenous rituals. The vitality of the group’s outstanding performances helps further understanding of indigenous culture while enriching and extending the range of theatrical experience.

Since its founding in 1991, the troupe has traveled widely, giving hundreds of performances across Taiwan and sharing its work with audiences in Europe, the United States, and across Asia. 

After fifteen years in Taipei, FISDT moved to Hualien County in 2007—Taiwan’s most populous region for Indigenous communities. This move marked a conscious return to ancestral lands, aimed at reconnecting with tribal roots and opening a new phase of artistic exploration. Through this “repositioning,” the troupe redefines its path, seeking to rediscover the raw energy and soul of traditional Indigenous performance.

By immersing itself in tribal life, FISDT reclaims a way of seeing rooted in Indigenous communal experience, viewing the world through “tribal eyes.”

原舞者
在急遽的變遷中，仍有許多的原住民部落有尊嚴的、謙卑的珍惜祖先所遺留下的祭儀樂舞，這份寶貴資產足以讓年輕的原住民感到驕傲。

由台灣各族原住民年輕人組成的「原舞者」，在人類學家及部落長者的協助下，透過實際參與觀察整理式微中的原住民傳統歌舞，並由原住民長者「口傳相授」歌舞，在舞台上莊嚴的呈現原住民祭典精神，以充滿活力的傑出表演，促進族群的了解，豐富劇場文化。自 1991 年成立以來，原舞者足跡遍及各地，在台灣累積數百場演出，並多次前往歐洲、美國及亞洲各國，與不同文化背景的觀眾分享其作品。

在台北都會奮鬥十五年後，原舞者於 2007 年搬遷至台灣原住民人口最多的縣市——花蓮。原舞者藉此機會重返部落、接軌原鄉，並開啟藝術探索的新階段。這是原舞者對自己的使命和未來走向的「再定位」:貼近部落，找回原住民樂舞文化的原始能量與本質。藉由沉浸部落，原舞者找回植根於部落集體經驗的視角，以部落的眼光觀看世界。