When Spirits Meet Workshop

The Formosa Indigenous Song & Dance Troupe has spent the past 35 years doing field research, learning from tribal elders and participating in age-old rituals in order to preserve their Indigenous culture. Now, they would like to share it with you. In this hands-on workshop, take a step back in time to learn the Pinuyumayan and Pangcah's ancient culture, chants and dance.

Date & Time: 11 August 2026 (Tuesday), 10:30am - 12:00pm
Venue: indicine, klpac
Target: Recommended 5 years old and above. No prior experience required.
Language: English with a mix of Mandarin.

Fee

Promotion:
When Spirits Meet ticket holders can enjoy a 20% discount. WhatsApp us at +6018 227 7212 with a screenshot of your e-ticket to get a promo code.

Please note:
● Participants should be dressed comfortably and easy for movement. 
● Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for registration.
● There will be no replacement class for absentees.
● The workshop and registration fee are non-refundable.
● In the event that the masterclass does not commence, klpac will refund the fee fully to the participant.
● Please ensure that you qualify for the workshop based on the age stated before completing your purchase. No refunds will be entertained.

For the first time in Kuala Lumpur, the Formosa Indigenous Song & Dance Troupe from Taiwan premieres “When Spirits Meet”. Experience this captivating showcase of how Pinuyumayan of the Puyuma community and the Pangcah of the Kiwit community usher in the New Year through a colourful tapestry of ancient rituals, vibrant songs and dance. Click here for more information.

About the Formosa Indigenous Song & Dance Troupe (FISDT)  
In the face of rapid social transformations, numerous Indigenous tribes maintain a dignified and humble stewardship of their traditional rituals. These invaluable cultural assets serve as a vital source of empowerment and pride for young Indigenous people.

The Formosa Indigenous Song & Dance Troupe (FISDT), made up of a group of young indigenous, has revived and reconstructed their gradually disappearing songs and dances with the help of anthropologists and tribal elders, often through actual on-site participation and observation. These songs and dances—passed down orally by the elders—have been performed onstage to reassert the original spirit of the indigenous rituals. The vitality of the group’s outstanding performances helps further understanding of indigenous culture while enriching and extending the range of theatrical experience.

Since its founding in 1991, the troupe has traveled widely, giving hundreds of performances across Taiwan and sharing its work with audiences in Europe, the United States, and across Asia. 

After fifteen years in Taipei, FISDT moved to Hualien County in 2007—Taiwan’s most populous region for Indigenous communities. This move marked a conscious return to ancestral lands, aimed at reconnecting with tribal roots and opening a new phase of artistic exploration. Through this "repositioning," the troupe redefines its path, seeking to rediscover the raw energy and soul of traditional Indigenous performance.

By immersing itself in tribal life, FISDT reclaims a way of seeing rooted in Indigenous communal experience, viewing the world through “tribal eyes.”

原舞者

在急遽的變遷中，仍有許多的原住民部落有尊嚴的、謙卑的珍惜祖先所遺留下的祭儀樂舞，這份寶貴資產足以讓年輕的原住民感到驕傲。

由台灣各族原住民年輕人組成的「原舞者」，在人類學家及部落長者的協助下，透過實際參與觀察整理式微中的原住民傳統歌舞，並由原住民長者「口傳相授」歌舞，在舞台上莊嚴的呈現原住民祭典精神，以充滿活力的傑出表演，促進族群的了解，豐富劇場文化。自 1991 年成立以來，原舞者足跡遍及各地，在台灣累積數百場演出，並多次前往歐洲、美國及亞洲各國，與不同文化背景的觀眾分享其作品。

在台北都會奮鬥十五年後，原舞者於 2007 年搬遷至台灣原住民人口最多的縣市——花蓮。原舞者藉此機會重返部落、接軌原鄉，並開啟藝術探索的新階段。這是原舞者對自己的使命和未來走向的「再定位」:貼近部落，找回原住民樂舞文化的原始能量與本質。藉由沉浸部落，原舞者找回植根於部落集體經驗的視角，以部落的眼光觀看世界。

THE TEAM – Formosa Indigenous Song And Dance Troupe 原舞者
Artistic Director 藝術總監｜ Huaishao • Fanussu  懷劭 • 法努司  
Technical Director 技術統籌 ｜Kuo Shu-Te  郭樹德
Lighting Design 燈光設計｜Wong Choo Yean 黃祖炎
Tour Manager 巡演經理｜Chen Li-Yi 陳俐誼
Performers 表演者 ｜ Apisi 顏恩熙, Calaw • Hakuda 陳翊恩, Chen Yu-Hao 陳昱豪, Ciamin • Panay 張家明, Dawa Ata 高鈺程, Isiu Sinko  許佑靚, Iyong • Dungi 許佩真, Kacaw 陳奕廷, Lapic Rakoh 胡婉瑩, Linga 林冠嬛, Looh • Mahengheng 鄭廷逸, Muni Ramulane 賴恩柔, Panay Musi 潘麗娟, Ukang Sansanun 曾逸豪, Yagu Tanga 王祥如

THE TEAM - klpac Production Team of When Spirits Meet
Executive Producer & Co-Founder of klpac & TAS: Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican
Artistic Director & Co-Founder of klpac & TAS: Joe Hasham OAM
Associate Artistic Director of TAS: Christopher Ling
Producer: Maggie Ong
Assistant Technical Manager: Mathanakumar Murthi
Production Stage Manager: Hafiza Husna
Production Stage Assistant: Amirah Alya’
Production & Theatre Supervisor: Daniel Haikal
Production Interns: Karsheila, Shah Daniel

The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre & The Actors Studio Team List 
Executive Producer: Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican 
Artistic Director: Joe Hasham OAM 
Associate Artistic Director: Christopher Ling
Group General Manager: Ian Chow 
General Manager (Marketing Communications): Ang Yue May 
Assistant General Manager (Publicity & Marketing): Maggie Ong
Assistant Technical Manager: Mathanakumar Murthi
Technical Supervisor: Mohd Helmi Md Khairi
Senior Technicians: Mohd Faridzuan Bin Abd Rahim 
Junior Technician: Yogeshwaraan A/L Shandre Sakran
Theatre Manager: Muhammad Hazim Bin Mansur
Senior Front of House Supervisor: Alice Tan
Front of House Assistant: Toh Ee Mynn
Production Stage Managers: Hafiza Husna, Xavier Chen
Production Stage Assistant: Amirah Alya' Binti Abdul Karim Kasim
Production/Theatre Supervisor: Ahmad Daniel Haikal Bin Ahmad Taufek
Orchestra Manager: Soo Choy Wah
Senior Art Director: Joel Wong
Publicist: Wong Kar Yee
Multimedia Content Creator / Videographer: Chong Soong Tee
Assistant Box Office Supervisors: Jennifer John, Vaideggy Vijayasagaran 
Group Accounts Manager: Esther Kuan 
HR, Accounts & Admin Manager: Amanda Chan
Head of Academy: Kimmy Kiew
Academy Administrator: Harsvini Loganathan
Personal Assistant to Artistic Director: Farah Nadia
Personal Assistants to Executive Producer & Group General Manager: Farah Nadia & Amanda Chan
Maintenance Manager: Selva Rajoo
Security Manager: Balasubramaniam Ganapathy
Assistant Security Manager: Mahendra Karuppiah
Security Supervisor: Shandre Sakran Kumaravale
Senior Security Officer: Nadarajan Maruthamuthu
Security Officers: Balasivasubramaniam Arunasalam, Parameshvaran Perumal