Taiwan's Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) and the State of Hawaii Office in Taipei have launched the Formosa-Hawaii Cultural Festival, a three-day event held from 31 July to 2 August at New Taipei City Citizen Plaza. The festival aims to celebrate Austronesian culture through music, dance, and a vibrant marketplace, marking the CIP's 30th anniversary.
Chairperson Ljaucu Zingrur Tseng Chih-Yung of the Indigenous Peoples Council expressed hopes that the festival will strengthen cultural ties between Taiwan and Hawaii. "Cultural experiences often move people deeply, and sound policy can turn that emotion into lasting institutions," he remarked during the opening ceremony.
The festival features a diverse line-up of international music and dance performances, including Golden Melody Award-winning artists. Highlights include performances by Ke Kai O Kahiki, a Hawaiian dance group, and music and dance troupes from Palau and Tuvalu. The event also offers a marketplace with Hawaiian Kona coffee, indigenous delicacies, and activities like Hula dancing and lei making.
The festival's programme includes themed nights such as "The Call of Mountains and Sea" and "The Night of Island Sounds," culminating in "Aloha Night" with performances by Biung and Abus. The CIP and the State of Hawaii Office in Taipei invite the public to experience this cultural celebration, which showcases the rich heritage and contemporary vibrancy of indigenous cultures
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