The Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) is hosting the 7th Taiwan PASIWALI Festival at Taitung Forest Park over two days, November 23 and 24. CIP Minister Ljaucu·Zingrur expressed his gratitude for the widespread support over the past seven years, saying, "PASIWALI has become a renowned international music festival, both domestically and abroad. We thank all the music fans who have supported indigenous music throughout these years and hope this support will continue to enhance the global influence of Taiwan's indigenous music."
Minister Ljaucu·Zingrur further noted that this year's theme revolves around the concept of "100," featuring "Three Hundreds": For the first time, the festival has expanded its marketplace from 45 to 100 booths. The program includes a "Hundred-People Warrior Dance" and a "Hundred-People Lily Dance." Indigenous performers from countries including New Zealand, Hawaii, Chile, Mauritius, Indonesia, Japan, and the Marshall Islands have been invited to join the celebration.
The 2024 PASIWALI Festival has expanded its scope at Taitung Forest Park with many highlights, including "Mountain Boar Grand Stage," a platform where 14 domestic and international music groups will perform, and "Grass Dance Spectacle," which features large-scale performances like the "Hundred-People Warrior Dance" by the Naluwan Dance Troupe, the "Hundred-People Lily Dance" by the Taromak Tribe, and a performance by the Marshall Islands' Bukon Labod Dance Troupe. Five unique world tribal houses have been constructed, including Indonesia's Javanese Bamboo Crafts House, the Woven House of Rattan Artists, the Pacific Traditional Totem Tattoo House, Hokkaido Ainu UPOPOY House, and Brazil's Indigenous Cultural House. "Hunter's Market" also offers 100 indigenous food and handmade goods stalls, inviting everyone to indulge in traditional cuisine and immerse themselves in indigenous music and dance at Taitung Forest Park.
This year, the CIP collaborated with indigenous artists to design three large-scale art installations symbolizing the PASIWALI Mountain Boar Spirit. These installations are displayed at the Taipei Music Center, Kaohsiung Music Center, and Ita Taiwan Indigenous Cultural Resort, and promote the festival through urban boar imagery, encouraging people to follow the boar's trail, take photos, and share in the excitement of PASIWALI.