Exploring Amis (Pangcah) Culture Along Taiwan’s East Coast

The Amis (Pangcah), Taiwan’s largest Indigenous group, offer immersive cultural experiences through Travel in Sea Style tours. Visiting Ciwidiyan, Fakong, and Kiwit, travelers explore hunting, weaving, herbal medicine, and traditional food. At Cidal Hunter School (Ciwidiyan), visitors try archery, weaving coconut leaf chaplets, and crafting shelters. The school, meaning "sun" and "mother", preserves culture and nurtures the community. In Fakong, visitors learn mat weaving and wooden loom techniques, while enjoying sticky rice (nuo-mi), Silaw (salted pork), and handmade sticky rice wine. In Kiwit, guests discover herbal remedies, soak in a 14-herb foot bath, and enjoy wild vegetable dumplings, reflecting the Amis connection to nature. Each village offers unique insights into Amis traditions and craftsmanship, making for a rich, cultural journey.... (More)