Workshop | How to live: body movement and positioning

Beitoushe Sancengqi Park marks the site of the Ketagalan people’s Beitou community, referred to as “Tíng-Siā”. Due to the exploitation of white porcelain clay by past rulers, the villagers were forced to relocate downhill. Some moved to the area now known as Tiong-Siā at Fu-Hsing Kang College. Later, when the Japanese converted Zhongshe into a racecourse, the community was displaced again, with some members moving to “Ē-Siā” on the plains, known today as Huan-á-tshù.

The development of land and industries caused the Ketagalan people, who traditionally preferred low-altitude hills, to disperse across various locations. Yet, to adapt to these changes, they quickly adjusted to contemporary life, creating the cultural integration we see today.

This workshop uses “Beitou She Sancengqi Park” as its starting point, gathering participants to explore the park and stroll along the adjacent Shuimokeng River. Through bodily movement practices, the workshop encourages discussions about identity and belonging, delving into the relationship between the body and its environment.

The descendants of the Beitou community have faced displacement and dispersal due to both geographical and human factors. Led by artists, the workshop will guide participants in body awareness exercises to connect with their sense of self, seeking personal expressions of survival, rootedness, and fluidity.

Leader｜
Winnie Lin Huiying
Born and raised in Hong Kong, he graduated from the Dance Department of the National Taiwan University of Arts, and later lived in Taipei to become a dance & theater artist. He likes to perform, create, and explore the people and things around him. In addition to continuing to perform and collaborate with local art and cultural groups in Taiwan, he has also visited Austria, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Armenia, Ukraine and other places for residency and exchange. Living in a different place for a long time has also prompted me to think about the connection between individuals, cities and communities; I hope to gain awareness of human sensory reactions through performing arts and find more possibilities for connecting with people.

Fan Anne Nemol
He is a Hakka from Hsinchu and graduated from the Drama Department of National Taiwan University of Arts. I like apples, free dancing, and meeting people. The works span theater, video, and performance. The core of personal creation is exploration of birth, life slices, and opening up body perception and connection with others. Related works: “Tea Saying: Waiting for a cup of tea to cool down.” 》、Life goes on and onnnnnnnnㄤˋ、Célébrer celebrates. In recent years, he has been working on film and television performances, and just graduated from the 2024 Beijing University of the Arts Film Actor Training Course. Representative works: London Film Academy’s “Hey, how are you doing?” “, Public Television Student Drama Exhibition “Lovers of Four and a Half Ping”. I look forward to expanding my vision and way of living through different creative opportunities.