TAICHUNG, Taiwan—Dingko Nan, award-winning singer of the Puyuma Tribe, an indigenous group of Taiwan, watched Divine Performing Arts (DPA) International Company’s second show at Hui-Sun Auditorium in Taichung on March 5.
“I was astounded when the curtain went up. It went deep into my heart. The first scene was divinely-imparted culture. It linked to everybody and was close to everyone’s heart,” said Mr. Nan upon watching the first half of the performance.
Mr. Nan has made numerous appearances at the National Concert Hall in Taiwan and performed in Panama and Italy in 2008. In 1996, he sang at the Atlanta Olympics.
He introduced himself as a descendant of the Puyuma King. Therefore he has always been dedicated to promoting the culture of the southeastern Taiwan ethnic group, which dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1234–1368), according to earliest records.
He was intrigued by the program, Dance of the Snow-Capped Mountain, depicting welcoming and energetic Tibetan men of the Himalayas. “Every detail of the Tibetan dance was captivating. It was phenomenal.”
He said that music of the aboriginals is passed down from a remote age. The songs embrace divine beings and convey joy from the heart. Upon watching DPA, he found resonance that is “hard to describe with words.” He could only conclude that, “I was fortunate to see such a show.
“The entire performance and the music harmonized very well. I cannot describe with words, but this was a feast for the soul. The ending, Wow! Everyone’s gestures were perfectly corresponding to the music. It was wonderful. I am so glad that DPA is staging so many performances in Taiwan. I believe more people’s hearts will be comforted.”
In addition to singing, Mr. Nan, with his wife, Chang Lisuun, run a handicraft store named “Lima Workshop,” selling aboriginal knitwear, pottery, and totems, helping the culture to survive.
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