Tainan Opens New Indigenous Cultural Hub 'Tabe Tsoha Mu Le Yuan'

Tainan has unveiled a significant new hub for Indigenous culture, 'Tabe Tsoha Mu Le Yuan,' officially opening its doors on August 1st, coinciding with Indigenous Peoples' Day. The venue, located in the Anping district, aims to become a vital center for promoting Indigenous culture, language, education, industry, and tourism in southern Taiwan.

The facility, built on the site of a former kindergarten that was transformed into the Tsoha Mu Hui Guan in 2004, has undergone a major reconstruction initiated in 2020. The name 'Tabe' is derived from the Siraya language for 'hello,' while 'Tsoha Mu' is the Tsou people's name for the Anping area. The project received over 130 million NT dollars in central government subsidies, complementing local investment.

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Tabe Tsoha Mu Le Yuan officially opens, symbolizing the launch of an important new base for Indigenous cultural promotion in the Yun-Chia-Nan region. It carries diverse functions of cultural inheritance, language education, industry sales, and interactive exchange.

Mayor Huang Wei-che highlighted the venue's multifaceted role, emphasizing its importance as a new base for Indigenous cultural promotion in the Yun-Chia-Nan region. He stated that the city government would manage the facility to ensure it serves as a platform for various activities, cultural learning, and community engagement for both Indigenous peoples and the wider public.

The 'Tabe Tsoha Mu Le Yuan' is one of nine national Indigenous industry channel hubs. It will offer exhibition and sales space for Indigenous brand products, alongside cultural displays and exchange opportunities. The first and second floors host Indigenous-themed dining, cultural and creative brands, and local businesses, while the third floor houses the Tsoha Mu Hui Guan, currently featuring an exhibition on Tainan's Indigenous history. An exterior mural by artist Tu Han-sung, symbolizing life force and cultural heritage, adds a new landmark to Anping.

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Tabe Tsoha Mu Le Yuan is one of nine national Indigenous industry channel hubs. In the future, it will provide exhibition and sales space for Indigenous brand products, and shoulder the mission of cultural display, exchange, and promotion.