In the mountain breeze of the Jinyue Tribe in Nan'ao, a group of elementary school children are playing the ancient rhythms of the Atayal tribe, thinking, "When I grow up, I want to continue to tell more people about our culture."
This "Jinyue Elementary School Atayal Culture Heritage Dance Team" learns ancient Atayal tunes, folk songs, and traditional dances in the classroom, and then performs on the stage of the Lanyang Museum Music Festival and the National Dance Competition. Each performance is a testament to the children's growth, built with their sweat and smiles. They are not just dancing; they are telling stories of the Atayal people for their elders and ancestors.
In the classrooms and playground of Jinyue Elementary School, teachers and tribal elders taught children to sing ancient songs and walk in traditional steps. Those cultural details that were once said to be "about to disappear" were gradually reconnected through the arms and feet of these children.
Wednesday, April 8th, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Green Expo Dream Stage
We sincerely invite you to join us at the event to cheer on these young warriors of Atayal culture and witness firsthand the warmth and power of ancient Atayal melodies. With applause, witness how they transform "culture" into the most moving performance on stage—a "Diary of Atayal Cultural Heritage" written by the children of the tribe themselves.
Let us, together in the morning light of the Green Expo, offer the warmest response to the children's perseverance and the wisdom of the tribe.