“Taste of Native Cuisines, The Journey to Tribes,” a signature Indigenous tourism program conducted by The East Longitudinal Valley National Scenic Area Headquarters, Tourism Administration, MOTC (hereinafter the Valley Headquarters), is celebrating its ninth year, by bringing back some of its most beloved cultural and culinary experiences. Among this year's highlights is the “Red Glutinous Rice Field Feast under the Moon” in Tafalong Community, with exclusive sessions scheduled for October 31, 2026. Visitors are invited to explore the community's cultural heritage, join local elders in discovering seasonal wild greens, and savor a feast featuring red glutinous rice beneath the autumn evening sky. The experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with the land and its people through food, culture, and sustainable tourism.

Tafalong is one of Taiwan's largest and oldest Amis Indigenous communities. Beginning at Guangfu Railway Station, the journey takes visitors on a guided cultural walk to the Kakita’an Ancestral House and other significant cultural sites, where they can discover the community's migration history, ancestral stories, and traditions. Guangfu Township is also renowned for its remarkable diversity of edible wild plants. During the “Wild Greens Treasure Hunt,” participants will follow local Ina, an Amis term for mothers or respected elder women, into the fields to learn how to identify and gather seasonal wild greens. The experience also includes a hands-on workshop featuring an essential ingredient in Amis cuisine: bird's eye chilies. Using fermented red glutinous rice lees from traditional rice brewing, visitors will create their own Red Glutinous Rice Chili Sauce, a distinctive souvenir that captures the flavors of Tafalong.

As evening falls, the “Red Glutinous Rice Field Feast under the Moon” brings the community's signature dishes to the table. Prepared by Tafalong Katepaay Red Rice Studio (Red Glutinous Rice Living Museum), the feast features Fermented Rice Roasted Chicken, prickly ash omelet, seasonal wild greens, red glutinous rice scones, and an array of other local specialties. Accompanied by the melodies of traditional Amis songs, visitors can savor the authentic flavors of the land while experiencing the close relationship between food, culture, and community life.

Tsung-Min Hsu, Director of the Valley Headquarters, emphasized that “Taste of Native Cuisines, The Journey to Tribes” transforms local agricultural products and cultural traditions into immersive, high-quality tourism experiences that respect Indigenous heritage while offering distinctive appeal to travelers. Red glutinous rice is a treasured crop that has been passed down through generations in Tafalong. Traditionally reserved for welcoming distinguished guests and celebrating important occasions, its cultivation has been revived in recent years through the community's dedicated efforts.

Following a suspension of activities last year due to natural disasters and unforeseen incidents, Tafalong Katepaay Red Rice Studio is making its much-anticipated return this year. The renewed experience preserves the community's most beloved traditions while introducing fresh elements, embodying the spirit of resilience, pride, and renewal celebrated through this year's theme, “The Red Honor Roll.” Director Hsu warmly welcomes visitors from Taiwan and abroad to Guangfu to experience the enduring strength of the community and the land it calls home.

Each session of the “Red Glutinous Rice Field Feast under the Moon” is limited to 30 participants and lasts approximately five hours. The package includes a guided cultural tour, hands-on activities, a signature community feast, and a special Tafalong souvenir. For other sessions further details and the latest updates, visitors are encouraged to visit the official East Longitudinal Valley Tour website and Facebook page.

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