花東原創生活節

2022 Hualien-Taitung Original Lifestyle Festival

Event Overview

Organized by the Ministry of Culture, the "2022 Huatung Original Life Festival" centers on the theme "Life as Creation, Place as Stage," bringing together multiple groups of artisans, artists, and lifestyle brands from Hualien and Taitung to showcase the contemporary creativity rooted in local culture. The exhibition is held physically at the Taitung Aesthetic Life Museum and simultaneously launched as an online virtual tour, breaking geographic barriers and allowing audiences across Taiwan to deeply experience the spirit of Huatung craftsmen and explore this exhibition about life, land, and culture from anywhere.

Exhibition Highlights

  • Cross-disciplinary Curation: Spanning crafts, design, architecture, and cultural creative brands, redefining the cultural depth of the life festival.
  • Local Spirit: Each participating artisan is a dedicated creator rooted in Huatung, with exhibits blending natural materials, ethnic memories, and handcrafted warmth.
  • Virtual Tour Launched Simultaneously: Using 720° panoramic technology to recreate the exhibition space, allowing viewers to freely explore each area and click on artist introductions and artwork details.

Overview of Tour Features

In the "2022 Huatung Original Life Festival Virtual Tour," viewers can freely switch between exhibition rooms by thematic areas and use 720° panoramic technology to click on artworks to learn about the creative concepts and background stories. The tour supports mobile device operation and is also suitable for large-screen displays, making it an ideal solution for educational promotion and remote participation.

Participating Artists and Creative Teams

  • Ceramics: Ceramic works blend ethnic culture and natural landscapes, showcasing the warmth of handcrafted artistry and the essence forged over time. The Amis “Mawulae Studio” preserves traditional pottery techniques, while “Taoxi Art Studio”’s Shumei Weng draws inspiration from the mountains and seas of Huatung to create vibrant contemporary ceramics.
  • Woodcraft: Woodcraft creations emphasize the natural texture and beauty of lines. The “Taiwan Woodcraft Talent Cultivation Association” in Yuli focuses on nurturing craftsmanship, producing delicate and elegant works; “Maca 嘛吒” uses driftwood to transform natural remnants into everyday art.
  • Bamboo and Rattan Craftsmanship: Bamboo and rattan works continue traditional craft techniques, showcasing the intertwined beauty of nature and culture. Chen Haoyi inherits the elders' craftsmanship, displaying the elegance of interwoven weaving; Zheng Haoxiang uses rattan art to narrate the stories of life and culture.
  • Metal ArtMetal craft combines pottery and tinware to create aesthetic styles for everyday use. “Tao-Xi Craft” was founded by Yang Hui-ru and Wang Bang-jen, integrating ceramic and tin creations; meanwhile, “Pacific Jewelry Workshop” is a collaboration of multiple teams showcasing the beauty of contemporary metalworking details.
  • FiberFiber creations start from textiles and straw weaving, inheriting ethnic craftsmanship and everyday wisdom. "Living National Treasure" Yan Yu-ying is dedicated to reviving Kamalan banana fiber, while "Zheng Mei-yu" and the "Shishan Tribe" use rush grass, Miscanthus sinensis, and shell ginger ropes to showcase a rich and diverse textile vocabulary.
  • Lacquering ArtLacquer art pieces are subtle and layered, embodying a sense of nobility and natural philosophy. “Orange Moon Cultural Studio” recreates the ceremonial spirit of life from the Paiwan perspective; meanwhile, “Xie Zhi-wei” conveys emotions and respect for wood through delicate lacquer craftsmanship.
  • Leather, Glass, and Paper ArtsCreations using diverse materials highlight contemporary interpretations of Indigenous culture. “La Rijian” conveys the hunting spirit through leather; “Kata Cultural Studio” crafts glass beads imbued with blessings; while “Song Yi-jin” extends tribal stories through paper and fiber artworks.
  • Stone Carving ArtHualien, known as a center for stone carving, emphasizes natural textures and cultural significance in such works. Artists Wang Biao, Lin Li-ren, Yeh Chuan-hsien, and Chen Zhe-wei each showcase their styles, reflecting humanistic concerns rooted in daily life. “Gaoyangyi Industrial” launched the “Verde” brand, designing lifestyle products with serpentinite to embody the fusion of local materials and design.
  • Mixed Media and OthersThis category of creations bridges technology and tradition, embodying a cross-disciplinary spirit of craftsmanship. “Muzi Daosen” combines woodwork and lighting technology to soothe the soul; “Dipong Co., Ltd.”, led by Yi-You Ga-Zhao, integrates eco-friendly materials with tribal memories; while National Treasure-level artisan Chen Li-you’s sister preserves tribal stories and history through Paiwan embroidery.

Local Revitalization Efforts

The “Huatung Original Living Festival” is not merely an exhibition but also an experimental platform for regional cultural revitalization. Through curatorial planning and guided tours, it fosters dialogue among creators, the land, ethnic communities, and audiences, allowing the wider world to rediscover Huatung’s cultural vitality. The launch of this virtual tour represents a cultural initiative in the digital age, transforming a temporary exhibition into a lasting cultural asset that serves as an important tool for educational use and tourism promotion.

Further Reading

Enter the virtual tour

Want to personally experience the creative energy and cultural pulse from the East Coast?
Step right into the “2022 Huatung Original Living Festival Virtual Tour,” where exhibition spaces, artwork details, and artisan introductions are all at your fingertips:
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If you are passionate about lifestyle design and interested in regional revitalization and Huatung culture, we warmly invite you to click into the “2022 Huatung Original Living Festival Virtual Tour” to personally experience the creative energy and cultural pulse from the East Coast.

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