Today (December 2), the Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) welcomed a delegation of museum researchers from Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria. The visit provided a platform to exchange international museum operation experiences and explore opportunities for collaboration between Taiwan's indigenous cultural artifacts and international museum collections.

Deputy Minister Calivat Gadu emphasized that Taiwan is the birthplace of the Austronesian language family and boasts a wealth of cultural resources. To strengthen cultural preservation and promotion, the CIP has planned to establish the National Indigenous Peoples Museum in the Chengqing Lake area of Kaohsiung City. This institution will not only be Taiwan's first national-level indigenous museum but will also serve as a global hub for Austronesian heritage. The museum aims to showcase the wisdom and cultural legacy of Taiwan's indigenous peoples and the Austronesian community to both local visitors and international tourists.

The CIP also highlighted that the Preparatory Office for the National Indigenous Peoples Museum will be established in early 2025, with construction scheduled for completion by 2031 and an official opening planned for 2032. The museum will offer educational experiences through exhibitions of indigenous artifacts, Austronesian cultural heritage, and ecological environments, with the goal of driving growth in indigenous cultural and creative industries, as well as local tourism sectors. This exchange marks the beginning of a communication platform between Taiwan's indigenous cultural institutions and international museums. The practical insights and experiences shared by the European museum delegation will serve as valuable references for advancing Taiwan's museum initiatives in the coming years.