Bunun Cultural Museum
海端鄉布農族文化館 | |
| Established | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Location | Haiduan, Taitung County, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 23°05′52.2″N 121°10′31.5″E / 23.097833°N 121.175417°E |
| Type | museum |
| Management | Haiduan Township Office |
The Bunun Cultural Museum (traditional Chinese: 布農族文化館; simplified Chinese: 布农族文化馆; pinyin: Bùnóng Zú Wénhuàguǎn) is a museum about Bunun people in Haiduan Township, Taitung County, Taiwan.
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 ground floor is the tourist center of Southern Cross-Island Highway, while the upper floor is the Bunun Story House. There is also a performance area for Bunun tribal and cultural events at the outdoor area of the museum.
Exhibitions
The museum exhibits wax sculptures of Bunun tribes people, embossment works and wood carvings. There are also many old photos being displayed.
Transportation
The museum is accessible within walking distance south of Haiduan Station of Taiwan Railway.
See also
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.
External links
- Bunun Cultural Museum on Facebook (in Chinese)