“We TAIWAN”, the Ministry of Culture’s (MOC) cultural program at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, was launched on Aug. 2. As it entered its second weekend, the MOC and the Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) hosted Indigenous Night on Aug. 8, showcasing Indigenous performances from Taiwan.
The Indigenous Night featured performances and activities co-organized by the CIP and the Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement (IPETCA). Distinguished guests included President Teruki Tsunemoto of the Japan Foundation for Ainu Culture; Director Tina Wilson of the New Zealand Trade Development Center, Taiwan; Māori representative Ngahiwi Tomoana; and Second Secretary Rickee Te Wini of the New Zealand Embassy.
The Indigenous Night brought together Taiwan’s Naluwan Dance Troupe and New Zealand’s Kahurangi Māori Dance Theatre, presenting vibrant music, rap, and dance performances.
Deputy Minister of Culture Sue Wang (王時思) noted that “We TAIWAN” comprises a total of 129 events, including exhibitions, technology showcases, virtual reality (VR) experiences, online games, films, literature, and markets over a three-week period—highlighting Taiwan’s diverse and resilient culture.
Director General Chiu Huang Chao-hung (邱黃肇崇) of the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Development Center under the CIP emphasized the rich history of Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples and their close ties to an estimated 400 million Austronesian peoples worldwide. He also presented Taiwanese Indigenous crafts to Teruki Tsunemoto and Ngahiwi Tomoana during the event.
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