No less than Taiwanese master craftsmen in weaving, ceramics and glass beads are in the country to showcase and share their arts and crafts.
Daluchalun Remereman, a member of the Paiwan tribe in Taiwan, has devoted her efforts to finding novel approaches to create Paiwan glass beads. Yuki Taki of the Truku tribe combines traditional Truku handmade woven cloth techniques, treating ramie fibers with waterproofing. Haisulel, a member of the Bunun tribe, is a police officer by profession who devotes himself to safeguarding Bunun ceramic arts in his spare time.
According to Chia-Lin Chu of Bright Creative, Inc., operator of the exhibit, “The main purpose of this exhibition is we want to introduce Taiwanese indigenous culture to Palau; and hopefully we could have some sort of cultural exchange with the local artists.”
Chu added that they have coordinated with the Belau National Museum to invite local artisans so they could share and exchange techniques with them. “Originally we wanted to visit local artists’ workshops because we heard that Palau is going to start a pottery industry,” she added.
The exhibit boasts of the works of the three master craftsmen, which are divided into traditional and contemporary arts. Intricately woven clothes by Yuki Taki — handbags, wallets, purses, hats — are on display. Decorative glass accessories, necklaces and headdresses by Daluchalun Remereman are also 0on view, as well as ceramic sculptures by Haisulel.
Aside from the crafts that are displayed, guests are also treated to workshops where they can do their own necklaces, ceramic face masks and flower headdresses.
Handicraft workshops are ongoing starting Saturday until Tuesday.
Colored glass/ceramics workshop is at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, weaving/colored glass is at 1:30pm to 2:30 pm and weaving/ceramics is at 3: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The event is being hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China, Council of Indigenous Peoples, Executive Yuan and co-hosted by Bureau of Cultural Park, Ngarachamayong Cultural Center, Belau National Museum.
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