Rescheduled Following Typhoon: East Longitudinal Valley’s Acclaimed "Footprints in the Rice Fields under the Moon" Reopens for Nov. 22 with Exclusive Final Seats-East Longitudinal Valley National Scenic Area

Organized by the East Longitudinal Valley National Scenic Area Headquarters, Tourism Administration, MOTC (hereafter referred to as the Valley Headquarters), the flagship indigenous tourism program "Taste of Native Cuisines, The Journey to Tribes" enters its ninth milestone year. Among its most celebrated annual offerings, the "Footprints in the Rice Fields under the Moon" dining experience in the Ceroh Community of Yuli Township, Hualien, originally postponed due to Typhoon Champag, has completed field restoration and is officially rescheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2026. Following an immediate sell-out of the original session, the organizers have released a strictly limited batch of reopened seats, inviting travelers to step into the East Longitudinal Valley and experience an authentic indigenous cultural and culinary feast amid the cool autumn air.

Nestled along the banks of the Xiuguluan River, the Ceroh Community is home to "Ceroh Mipaliw," a dedicated collective of local farmers and indigenous youth that preserves the Amis traditional virtue of Mipaliw (traditional reciprocal labor exchange) while integrating cultural respect into environmental education and lifestyle tourism. The Valley Headquarters noted that in response to autumn weather fluctuations, community members demonstrated seamless coordination with nature, working together to inspect, clear, and prepare the fields and experiential venues. By late November, the valley climate turns pleasantly cool and crisp. The expansive post-harvest landscape set against majestic mountain ranges provides travelers with an ideal setting to slow their pace and immerse themselves in tribal living and authentic local flavors.

Presented under the "The Red Honor Roll" signature program, this year’s "Footprints in the Rice Fields under the Moon" in the Ceroh Community combines hands-on agricultural craftsmanship with an immersive nocturnal banquet. Daytime programming features the classic "Rice Art Workshop," where local hosts guide visitors in layering colorful native grains into intricate keepsake art, alongside the "Handmade Arrowroot Paper Workshop," which extracts natural plant fibers from Alida (arrowroot) to create textured artisanal paper. As evening arrives, guests dine outdoors under moonlight and cool breezes, savoring fragrant Grilled Snail Skewers, the nourishing Grandma's Magic Soup, and the anticipated return of the signature "Taiwan Rice Dish" crafted with indigenous grains, comforting travelers with an authentic spread of locally sourced dishes.

"Over the past nine years, 'Taste of Native Cuisines, The Journey to Tribes' has been dedicated to guiding travelers toward the most authentic facets of indigenous life," said Director Tsung-Min Hsu of the Valley Headquarters. "Faced with seasonal weather challenges, the Ceroh Mipaliw team exemplified remarkable community resilience and solidarity, bringing the venue and program to peak condition. In late November, the skies over the East Longitudinal Valley are remarkably clear and the weather is delightful. We warmly invite everyone to seize this rare opportunity to visit Ceroh and savor the bountiful flavors nurtured by this land."

The Valley Headquarters noted that reopened seats for the November 22 "Footprints in the Rice Fields under the Moon" event are available in strictly limited quantities and can be reserved immediately via the official booking platform. Meanwhile, final tickets for other tribal tables across the valley are also in countdown status, inviting global travelers to embark on an in-depth cultural exploration of indigenous life.

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