Bunun Cultural Museum
The Bunun Cultural Museum (traditional Chinese: 布農族文化館; simplified Chinese: 布农族文化馆; pinyin: Bùnóng Zú Wénwùguǎn) is a museum about Bunun people in Haiduan Township, Taitung County, Taiwan.
海端鄉布農族文化館 | |
Established | 2002 |
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Location | Haiduan, Taitung County, Taiwan |
Coordinates | 23°05′52.2″N 121°10′31.5″E |
Type | museum |
Management | Haiduan Township Office |
History
The museum was established in 2002 due to the close connection between the township and the Bunun people. The museum establishment makes Haiduan the first indigenous township in Taiwan to construct a local museum.[1][2]
Architecture
The museum building consists of two floors. The first floor is the tourist center of Southern Cross-Island Highway, while the second floor is the Bunun Story House. Outside the museum is a performance area for important Bunun tribal and cultural events.
Exhibitions
The museum displays waxen statues of Bunun tribesmen, embossment works and wood carvings. Numerous old photos are hung along the corridor.
Transportation
The museum is accessible within walking distance south of Haiduan Station of Taiwan Railways.
References
- "A Haiduan Township destination: the Bunun Cultural Museum". Travel Alliance. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- "Bunun Cultural Museum". Taitung Taiwan's Treasure. Retrieved 5 May 2021.