From Taiwan’s traditional folk arts to music and dance traditions from around the world, this program celebrates the vitality of cultural heritage in many different forms. chishan Performing Arts Studio reimagines Taiwanese folk formations, dance, and diabolo arts through a vivid contemporary stage language, while Pyeongtaek Nongak from South Korea brings the dynamic energy of traditional percussion, dance, and rhythm. The Māori group from Australia expresses the strength and spirit of Māori culture through song and powerful movement, while the Colombian ensemble fills the stage with the vibrant rhythms and colors of Latin America. Slovakia’s Folk Ensemble Gymnik completes the program with lively Central European folk music and dance. Together, these contrasting traditions offer audiences a rich evening of rhythm, movement, and cultural expression from Taiwan and around the world.