When Spirits Meet 歲時之聚 (Malaysian Premiere)

Known for its rich and diverse heritage, Taiwan is home to 16 officially recognized different indigenous tribes, each with their own distinct culture, language, and traditions.

“When Spirits Meet” showcases how the 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 that have been passed down from one generation to another.

In the first half focusing on the Pinuyumayan people of the Puyuma community, audiences will experience the powerful chanting of the ancient Emayaayam which takes place during the Celebration of Mugamut (Women’s Festival) as well as songs from the New Year Festival to mark the safe return the men as well as the transition to their next phase in life including one sung when elders introduce young men of age to the various households in the community.

The second half features the Pangcah people from the Kiwit community including ancient chants recounting their tribe’s origins and migration over time. You will also get a glimpse of their traditions through the songs and dance from the Ilisin New Year Ceremony such as the Solotao sung after the men return from the mountains and the energetic Ciopihay by men in the second grade. While the celebrations are led by the men, it reaches a climax when the women join in the singing and dancing on the very last day.

Brought to you the Formosa Indigenous Song & Dance Troupe (FISDT), the ensemble comprises young indigenous people from diverse backgrounds who share a common passion to preserve and revive their indigenous culture, learning from anthropologists and tribal elders while immersing themselves in tribal life. FISDT harnesses the spirit of these age-old rituals, transforming them into powerful performances that have toured across Europe, the U.S. and Asia.

A contrast to the more contemporary work “Islands” presented earlier this year, “When Spirits Meet” offers a glimpse into Taiwan’s rich and diverse heritage and marks the fifth collaboration between The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Taiwan.

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臺灣享譽「寶島」美稱，擁有多元南島語系原住民族群，目前官方認定的 16 個原住民族，各族擁有獨特的語言、社會結構與祭儀文化。其中世代相傳的「祭儀樂舞」不僅承載著對祖先的記憶， 更蘊含著部落的歷史與凝聚族群力量的功能。。

成立35年的「原舞者」，長年深入部落，傳承了原住民珍貴樂舞文化資產，也從部落走向世界舞臺。原舞者在臺灣累積數百場演出，也曾受邀前往歐洲、美國及亞洲多國演出，他們也將祭儀帶到現代劇場，讓世界看見臺灣原住民族的文化深度與祭典精神樣貌。

今年8月，原舞者首次來到馬來西亞吉隆坡，帶來作品《歲時之聚》，以「循祭・跨越」為主題，透過祭儀樂舞與身體律動，帶領觀眾穿梭在卑南族（Pinuyumayan）與阿美族 (Pangcah) 的歲時祭儀，親眼一睹族人如何在一年一度的祭典中，告別舊歲、跨向新年。

上半場聚焦於來自南王部落 （Puyuma） 的卑南族（Pinuyumayan）。卑南族主要居住於台東山海之間的平原地帶，而南王部落更被視為祭儀保存最完整、規模最大的部落之一。《歲時之聚》將呈現婦女節慶日（Mugamut）古調《emayaayam》，歌頌婦女完成小米田勞動後的辛勤與奉獻；也將帶來年祭歌舞，是族人為年節到來而唱、為青年晉升而唱、為男子勝利凱旋而唱，原舞者在傳統年祭慢板和快板歌舞之間穿插了輕快歌舞作為節奏調劑；同時也重現年祭期間，長者帶領青年拜訪家戶（puadangi）所吟唱的傳統歌謠，展現部落世代之間的情感與凝聚力。

下半場則轉向臺灣原住民族人口最多的一族阿美族（Pangcah）祭儀樂舞。來自奇美部落的阿美族與卑南族相似，同樣承襲母系制度，女性在親屬組織中佔有舉足輕重的地位，而部落的集體活動中則由男性負責。原舞者將帶來《祝禱歌謠》，傳述著阿美族千年的族人繁衍的歷史記憶；由部落青年男子唱跳的年祭 《solotao》 歌舞，強烈展現青年之間的團結凝聚力；年祭歡慶舞蹈則由男子年齡組打頭陣，隨著婦女在祭典最後加入歌舞，讓歡慶氣氛堆叠到最高潮。

繼今年5月現代雙人舞《人之島》之後，吉隆坡表演藝術中心再度攜手駐馬來西亞臺北經濟文化辦事處，隆重推出《歲時之聚》馬來西亞首演，讓馬來西亞觀衆有機會親身感受來自臺灣獨有的原住民文化。這也是雙方第五度聯合呈獻臺灣優質演出，並獲得臺灣文化部的支持。

《歲時之聚》即將開票。

TICKETS

Category	Super Early Bird** (Ends 10 July)	Early Bird (11 – 31 Jul)**	Regular (1 -16 Aug)
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About klpac Connect
klpac Connect is an access and development initiative supported by Yayasan Sime Darby aimed at improving access to the arts through various amenities and programmes for families with young children, students / schools, persons with disabilities, talents and the general public. Find out more at bit.ly/klpacconnect.

Sponsored Student Tickets (part of klpac Connect)
Under klpac Connect, schools may register their interest to obtain sponsored student tickets for selected shows free of charge. Due to limited availability, tickets are not guaranteed – first-timers from public schools and those from rural / out-of-state locations prioritised. This show is part of the klpac Connect programme. Register your interest here bit.ly/klpacconnect-registration.

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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。

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THE TEAM – Formosa Indigenous Song And Dance Troupe 原舞者
Artistic Director 藝術總監: Huaishao • Fanussu 懷劭 • 法努司
Technical Director 技術統籌: Kuo Shu-Te 郭樹德
Lighting Design 燈光設計: Wong Choo Yean 黃祖炎
Tour Manager 巡演經理: Chen Li-Yi 陳俐誼
Performers 表演者: Apisi 顏恩熙, Calaw • Hakuda 陳翊恩, Chen Yu-Hao 陳昱豪, Ciamin • Panay 張家明, Dawa Ata 高鈺程, Isiu Sinko 許佑靚, Iyong • Dungi 許佩真, Kacaw 陳奕廷, Lapic Rakoh 胡婉瑩, Linga 林冠嬛, Looh • Mahengheng 鄭廷逸, Muni Ramulane 賴恩柔, Panay Musi 潘麗娟, Ukang Sansanun 曾逸豪, Yagu Tanga 王祥如

THE TEAM – klpac Production Team of When Spirits Meet
Executive Producer & Co-Founder of klpac & TAS: Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican
Artistic Director & Co-Founder of klpac & TAS: Joe Hasham OAM
Associate Artistic Director of TAS: Christopher Ling
Producer: Maggie Ong
Assistant Technical Manager: Mathanakumar Murthi
Production Stage Manager: Hafiza Husna
Production Stage Assistants: Amirah Alya’, Toh Ee Mynn
Production Assistant: Daniel Haikal