Tafalong Community｜Ｍoonlight Red glutinous rice picnic

Tafalong Community月Ｍoonlight Red glutinous rice picnic

Between heaven and earth, enjoying the tranquility of indigenous communities

Between heaven and earth, under the care of the mountains and ancestral spirits, there are gentle breezes. Nourish your soul and feel comforted. As you focus on pottery making, feel free to hum or let your heart and hands unite as you weave. Leave your busy life behind and breathe with nature. Balance body and mind and become immersed in the slow and gentle pace of life in an indigenous community.

Starting from the land, the satisfaction of working with your hands

Black clay is a precious gift from nature, which is used to make pottery, such as cups for rituals and vessels for holding liquor. These creations are carriers of indigenous culture. This year’s dining experience integrates handmade pottery plates. Through the intimate interaction between hands and clay, clever shaping, and carving of patterns, they are infused with spirit and feeling. During a sumptuous meal, enjoy these creations that come from the land.

13:30

Gathering at Guangfu Railway Station

14:00

Blessing Ceremony

14:30

Guided cultural tour
Pottery making

17:30

Ｍoonlight Red glutinous rice field picnic

19:00

End

A cup of tea, a feeling, a moment of peace

Start by introducing yourself and greeting the ancestral spirits. With a cup of tea in hand, enjoy a moment of peace. Let your inner self connect with divine spirits. Recenter yourself and ask the ancestral spirits for help with your career, protection for your family, and understanding about how to live a fulfilling life.

Pottery making, uniting the hands and heart

Feel the blessings as you make something beautiful with your hands. Handmade pottery plates in this community are painted with themes such as ocean waves, maternal love, harmony, and feathers. First, the thickness of the clay is determined. Then, the rim is formed, patterns are added, and the plate is fired in a kiln. The plate you created is a happy reminder of the time when your hands and heart were united, bringing happiness upon your return to your busy life.

Red glutinous rice picnic – A sumptuous feast next to a red glutinous rice paddy

Tafalong Community experience features specialty dishes, desserts, and beverages, which symbolize various aspects of life in this indigenous community. It begins with pomelo fruit vinegar black tea. In the barbecue area, enjoy pomelo-flavored grilled chicken, grilled pork, and grilled vegetables, as well as red glutinous rice and pickled pork and wild greens rice balls. You can also sample grilled red glutinous rice moichi, and specialty desserts. The finishing touch is mung bean soup, which people of the community traditionally enjoy after the harvest.

13:30

Gathering at Guangfu Railway Station
14:00

Blessing Ceremony

A cup of tea, a feeling, a moment of peace

Start by introducing yourself and greeting the ancestral spirits. With a cup of tea in hand, enjoy a moment of peace. Let your inner self connect with divine spirits. Recenter yourself and ask the ancestral spirits for help with your career, protection for your family, and understanding about how to live a fulfilling life.
14:30

Guided cultural tour
Pottery making

Pottery making, uniting the hands and heart

Feel the blessings as you make something beautiful with your hands. Handmade pottery plates in this community are painted with themes such as ocean waves, maternal love, harmony, and feathers. First, the thickness of the clay is determined. Then, the rim is formed, patterns are added, and the plate is fired in a kiln. The plate you created is a happy reminder of the time when your hands and heart were united, bringing happiness upon your return to your busy life.
17:30

Ｍoonlight Red glutinous rice field picnic

Red glutinous rice picnic – A sumptuous feast next to a red glutinous rice paddy

Tafalong Community experience features specialty dishes, desserts, and beverages, which symbolize various aspects of life in this indigenous community. It begins with pomelo fruit vinegar black tea. In the barbecue area, enjoy pomelo-flavored grilled chicken, grilled pork, and grilled vegetables, as well as red glutinous rice and pickled pork and wild greens rice balls. You can also sample grilled red glutinous rice moichi, and specialty desserts. The finishing touch is mung bean soup, which people of the community traditionally enjoy after the harvest.
19:00

End

Information

Tour date(s)	2024/10/5
Location	Tafalong Community, Guangfu Township, Hualien County
Maximum participants	30 people
Duration	6 hours
Meeting time & location	13:30 Guangfu Station
Dismissal time	19:90 Expected arrival at Guangfu Station: 19:15
Appropriate ages	No age limit
Fee	NTD2,500 per person, group rate (2 persons): 2,400 / person
Includes	Dinner, Music Performance, Guided Tours, Snacks, pottery plate. The cost of insurance and transportation from the station to the tribe will be covered by this event plan.
Brand gifts	Brand souvenir
Reminders	Casual wears and outdoorsy shoes are recommended. Liquor is served in some of our tours. If you may feel unwell after drinking, please assess your situation properly. In the event that weather condition or any inevitable accident does not allow us to proceed the tour as planned, we will reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the tour. Announcement of cancellation or changes will be published on our Facebook fans page before 8:00 p.m. one day prior to the tour start date. The scheduled time points for each event are for reference only, as the actual situations may vary according to the conditions at scene. Please be punctual and check-in at the meeting time. We will not refund any visitor who leaves the line on his/her own during the tour or who does not show up at all. Seats on shuttle bus are not open for reservation, but you will be able to choose from any seats available on the day freely. Please register with your official name and ID number, which information is mandatory for group insurance.
Refund Policy	Cancellation period Amount refunded 21-30 days in advance 80% refund 10-20 days in advance 50% refund 3-10 days in advance 30% refund 1-2 days in advance No refund