16th April - 28th September - Taiwan’s Heritage: “Traditions and Techniques of the Indigenous Hunters and Seamen”

The exhibition vividly and clearly showcases the development and technical capabilities of the indigenous peoples of the island of Taiwan, who for centuries have been shaped by their environment of sea and mountains.
It was created through cooperation between the National Technical Museum and the National Museum of Taiwan.

Taiwan is an island located in the southeastern part of the Asian continent, along the western coast of the Pacific Ocean, with an area of approximately 36,000 km², which is about half the size of the Czech Republic.
When observing the map, you’ll see that Taiwan is not just an island surrounded by the sea, but also a land of vast high mountains and lush forests.

The exhibition creatively presents the everyday life of Taiwan's indigenous peoples, who belong to the Austronesian language family.
Visitors can step into the roles of hunters and seafarers, learning their stories, skills, and traditional ways of life—from building shelters to crafting boats. Among the most significant exhibits is a traditional fishing boat called tatala, from the Yami (Tao) tribe, which also serves as a unique example of cooperation between our institutions. After the exhibition, it will be donated to the collection of the National Technical Museum.
The boat was built by the writer Syaman Rapongan, whose book Eyes of the Sky has also been published in Czech.
Other notable items include original handmade ceramic figurines by fishermen, as well as stylized artifacts such as carved boat ornaments, cups, and knives used in hunting.
A model of a traditional hut, complete with all necessary items, was constructed by Hsiao-Ming AN, a hunter from the Tsou tribe, and is accompanied by authentic hunting tools and gear.

The exhibition also includes a demonstration of a traditional ritual in which hunters pay respect to their ancestors before entering the forest, asking for a successful hunt and safe return.
An impressive experience of the exotic environment is further enhanced by virtual reality, which transports visitors to the sea and deep into the stories of Taiwanese fishermen.
The life of a hunter can be explored through interactive elements—you’ll learn to recognize animals by their tracks and sounds, discover their diets, and understand how to survive in nature.

An integral part of the exhibition is also a panel display documenting Taiwan's evolution as a shipbuilding power—from traditional boats of indigenous peoples to cutting-edge technologies used in modern yacht production, commercial, and military ships.

The exhibition is held under the patronage of Prof. Ing. Jiří Drahoš, DrSc., First Deputy President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, and Mr. Liang-Ruey KE, Director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Prague.