**Event Content**

▋ **Opening Ceremony | Taitung's Healing Power of Nature**
- **Date:** August 23 (Friday), 11:00-12:00
- **Registration:** 10:00-11:00
- **Venue:** National Museum of Prehistory, Audiovisual Center

**Opening Speech**
- Speaker: Taitung County Magistrate, Qing-Ling Rao

**Sound Bath Experience**
- **Title:** "Music Mandala - Nourishing Frequencies of Self and Earth"
- **Facilitators:** Harmonism (Xin-Min Lu, Wei-Jing Liu)

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On this planet, everything originates from the sun's light and energy, and each sound carries its own mandala flower.

"One sound, one world"—this world, and each of us, continuously creates and weaves mandala flowers.

The sound of alchemy crystal bowls may be the frequency closest to human voice, bridging the earthly and divine realms—this precious healing frequency is deeply embedded in our soul's memory, helping us rediscover our original essence.

During this sound bath experience, combining Sanskrit, free singing, alchemy crystal bowls, and electric Bass, we resonate together to create a moment of music mandala uniquely for the present moment.

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▋ **Keynote Speech | The Magical Secrets of Forest Therapy**
- **Date:** August 23 (Friday), 14:00-15:00
- **Registration:** 13:00-14:00
- **Venue:** National Museum of Prehistory, International Conference Hall

𖤾 **Speaker:** Dr. Iwao Uehara (Japan)

Dr. Iwao Uehara was born in Nagano Prefecture. He graduated from the Department of Forestry at Tokyo University of Agriculture in 1988 and obtained his Ph.D. in Biological Environmental Science from Gifu University in 2000. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the Japan Forest Therapy Society and a professor at Tokyo University of Agriculture, specializing in afforestation and the therapeutic functions of forests. In 2013, Dr. Uehara defined forest therapy as "natural therapy or environmental therapy that enhances health through various applications of forest environments," including forest bathing, therapeutic and rehabilitative uses of trees or forest products, psychological counseling or group activities in forests, and environmental education utilizing forest terrain or nature. He is a renowned authority on forest therapy in Japan.

Dr. Uehara has authored bestselling books such as "The Forest of Relaxation: Diverse Applications of Forest Therapy" and "Healing Forest: Entering the World of Forest Therapy," establishing himself as a key expert in global forest therapy, maintaining friendly relations with Taiwan's forest therapy community.

This session invites Dr. Iwao Uehara to Taiwan to share insights on the development of forest therapy in Japan, its practical applications in daily life, and engage in discussions with Taiwan's community about the future directions of forest therapy.

※ Simultaneous Chinese interpretation will be provided for this session.

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▋ **Forum 1 | Healing Power of Nature - Caring for Your Health**
- **Date:** August 23 (Friday), 15:30-17:30
- **Registration:** 14:30-15:30
- **Venue:** National Museum of Prehistory, Audiovisual Center

𖤾 **Panelists (from left to right):** 

- **余家斌** (Professor, Department of Forestry, National Taiwan University)
- **藍米克** (Chairman, Lamicall Human Education Association)
- **李張力元** (Darumaku, Director)

In 1930, Dr. Boris Petrovich Tokin, a biochemistry professor at Leningrad State University in Russia, discovered a fungicidal substance in plants and named it "phytoncides". In 1980, Japanese and Russian scholars jointly published works indicating that phytoncides have functions such as inhibiting bacterial and mold growth, preventing mosquito bites, and killing pathogenic bacteria harmful to humans. Since then, the activity of absorbing phytoncides in the forest to strengthen body and mind and enhance vitality has gradually gained recognition from people and the medical community worldwide. At the beginning of the 21st century, the term "forest therapy" emerged, broadly referring to various natural therapies or environmental therapies that enhance health through the use of forest environments.

Over a decade ago, a research team from the University of Sussex in the UK had 20,000 participants randomly record their feelings and collected over a million data points for analysis. They found that people feel most joyful when in "blue spaces". In recent years, research from the University of Glasgow Caledonian in Scotland also indicated that being in blue spaces can reduce stress and anxiety, thereby reducing the risk of obesity and cardiovascular diseases. Since 2006, the UK charity "Sea Sanctuary" has been using a vessel named "Irene" to take people with mental health issues out to sea, providing them with blue space therapy and professional psychological counseling from therapists onboard. The concept that proximity to oceans, lakes, rivers, and other blue spaces can promote positive emotions is gaining popularity.

This natural therapy, using green or blue spaces to promote human physical and mental health, is increasingly favored and actively applied by people worldwide, especially after the major pandemic in 2020, when people have experienced the positive impacts and long-term benefits of natural healing. This forum looks forward to exploring Taiwan's current capacity and positive direction in natural healing through the practical experiences and insights of the three panelists, pointing out a practical path that can nurture both physical and mental health and expand the healing industry chain.

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▋ **Forum 2 | Healing Power of Forests - The Positivity and Diverse Applications of Green Therapy**
- **Date:** August 24 (Saturday), 10:00-12:00
- **Registration:** 09:00-10:00
- **Venue:** National Museum of Prehistory, Audiovisual Center

𖤾 **Panelists (from left to right):**

- **上原巖 博士 Dr. Iwao Uehara** (Japan)
- **袁孝維** (Professor, National Taiwan University)
- **徐堅璽** (Founder, Gao Shan Forest Base)

Since the 21st century, "forest therapy" has seen significant development in many countries, including Germany, Japan, South Korea, Canada, and China, all promoting the efficacy of forest therapy through their national systems. In 2013, Japanese scholar Dr. Iwao Uehara defined forest therapy as "various applications of forest environments to enhance health, including forest bathing, therapy and rehabilitation using trees or forest products, psychological counseling or group activities in forests, and environmental education using forest landscapes or nature" (Information from the Forestry Agency website). South Korea even legislated the "Forestry Culture and Recreation Act," defining forest therapy as activities that utilize various elements in the forest (such as aromas and scenery) to enhance immunity and promote health.

In Taiwan, the development of forest therapy began in 2018 through collaboration between the Forestry Agency and the Department of Forest Environment and Resources at National Taiwan University. They systematically inventoried domestic sites and subjects suitable for cultivating forest therapy practitioners. Over the years, they have trained 45 forest therapy practitioners, including key pioneers such as Professor Yuan Xiaowei, Professor Yu Jiabin, and Professor Lin Yizhen from the Department of Forest Environment and Resources at National Taiwan University. They have not only established the "Taiwan Forest Health Association" as a counseling and cultivation platform but also positioned themselves as a key driver in Taiwan's integration into the global forest therapy field.

This forum invites Professor Yuan Xiaowei to serve as the moderator and panelist, discussing the current developments in forest therapy in Japan and Taiwan. Additionally, it welcomes Xu Jianxi, founder of the "Gao Shan Forest Base" in Hualien, who has long promoted adventure therapy activities, to share his concepts and experiences. Through international practical exchanges from academic and grassroots perspectives, the forum aims to propose more constructive development directions for practitioners, communities, and organizations interested in forest therapy.

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▋ **Forum 3 | Original Spirit Healing Power - Journeying from Mountains to Hearts Together**
- **Date:** August 24 (Saturday), 14:00-16:00
- **Registration:** 13:00-14:00
- **Venue:** National Museum of Prehistory, Audiovisual Center

𖤾 **Panelists (from left to right):**

- **亞榮隆.撒可努** (Founder, Chi-nu-nan Outdoor Exploration Education x Hunter School, Taimali Township)
- **阿力曼** (Representative from Luanshan Forest Culture Museum, Luye Township)
- **嬤芼灣 (包惠玲)** (Spiritual healer and guardian of ritual culture from Tudsang Tribe, Daren Township)

Living among the mountains, forests, and coastlines, these communities' lives and spiritual strengths are closely intertwined with nature. Especially in Taitung County, which gathers the most diverse ethnic groups, there are many stories worth sharing and recounting. This forum starts from the spiritual culture of Austronesian peoples, through the life experiences and practical experiences of three panelists, sharing the spiritual culture, healing work, and community leadership of different ethnic groups. This not only serves as a valuable demonstration for self-help and helping others but also provides insight into the development potential of tribal healing industries.

Each of the three panelists is a representative figure in their field:
- **亞榮隆.撒可努** founded the Chi-nu-nan Outdoor Exploration Education x Hunter School in Taimali Township, using the forests passed down by elders for life education that breaks traditional frameworks. They transmit the traditional culture of the Paiwan tribe while repairing the relationship between humans and nature through forest education.
- **阿力曼** represents the Luanshan Forest Culture Museum in Luye Township, which features Taiwan's mid-low altitude virgin forests, including thousands of precious native Ficus trees. Known as "walking trees," it attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually to learn about the forest wisdom of the Bunun tribe and attempt to simplify life to return to its simplest pace.
- **嬤芼灣 (包惠玲)** from the Tudsang Tribe in Daren Township, is one of the few remaining complete "Five-Year Festival" traditional ritual tribes in Taitung. As the tribe's chief witch, she is both a spiritual healer and a guardian of ritual culture during this covenant between people and gods.

These three tribal workers have their own fascinating spiritual journeys and personal experiences. Through their exchange and sharing, we can glimpse the deepest interactive relationship between people, land, and nature. Regardless of where indigenous people come from, what they share is the brave spirit that continues to move forward in real life.

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▋ **Forum 4 | Ocean Healing Power - Making Friends with Blue Spaces**
- **Date:** August 25 (Sunday), 10:00-12:00
- **Registration:** 09:00-10:00
- **Venue:** National Museum of Prehistory, Audiovisual Center

𖤾 **Panelists (from left to right):**

- **鄒銘樂** (Founder of Hong Kong meditation group "Together in Stillness")
- **廖鴻基** (Founder of the "Sea Tide Marine Education Foundation")
- **希．滿棒 (董美妹)** (Executive Director of the Lan En Cultural and Educational Foundation, and a native Tao tribe member)

The ocean, often referred to as "Blue Space," endows all life with vitality and possesses the power to heal the soul. Surrounded by the blue seas of Taiwan Island and its smaller islands, it is perhaps the most conducive place for developing oceanic healing. However, despite engaging in various marine activities such as swimming, diving, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and surfing, there has yet to be a formalization of mind-body-spirit activities under the name "oceanic healing." Although these activities already contribute to stress relief and healing through physical relaxation and spiritual pleasure, there are relatively few practitioners dedicated specifically to oceanic healing.

鄒銘樂, founder of the Hong Kong meditation group "Together in Stillness," has found ways to connect with the ocean through practices such as oceanic meditation, relaxation, chanting, and walking meditation. Through "Together in Stillness," he leads people on healing journeys to reconnect with themselves through the ocean.

廖鴻基, founder of the "Sea Tide Marine Education Foundation," spends more than half of each year at sea. He is one of Taiwan's pioneers in marine exploration, whale and dolphin research, and publishing marine literature. His writings reflect his deep passion and spiritual satisfaction with the ocean.

希．滿棒 (董美妹), current Executive Director of the Lan En Cultural and Educational Foundation, is a native Tao tribe member. Besides continuous cultural and community work, she particularly enjoys circling the islands, facing the ocean, and singing freely.

These three panelists each have their own islands and blue spaces, and they each have their unique ways and feelings of interacting with the ocean. Through their sharing, we can also find the best ways for ourselves to interact with the ocean, allowing the sound of waves crashing on the shore, the faint salty taste in the air, and the sensation of bare feet on gravel to help alleviate sensory stress, relax the body, and allow the mind to rest. Numerous experiments and concrete actions in the UK have proven the great benefits of blue spaces for physical and mental health. This forum hopes that through the personal experiences of the three speakers, it can provide more diverse methods for relieving stress and expanding the professional talents and industry chain in Taiwan's oceanic healing field.

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▋ **Forest Healing Workshop | Fee-based Registration**
- **Date:** August 24 (Saturday), 17:00-18:30
- **Registration:** 16:30-17:00
- **Venue:** Taitung Forest Area (Stay tuned for details)
- **Instructor:** 上原巖 博士 Dr. Iwao Uehara (Japan)

**Green Space: Forest, a space that has been discovered since the early 1930s to possess healing elements for humans, has evolved over decades to become one of the most popular natural therapy practices today. Dr. Iwao Uehara, a graduate of the Department of Forest Science at Tokyo University of Agriculture in Japan, is one of the earliest scholars to research the impact of forests on human health. His perspectives and studies have deeply influenced the development of forest therapy not only in Japan but across Asia, establishing him as a pivotal figure in the global forest therapy community.**

**Invited to Taiwan on this occasion, Dr. Uehara will not only deliver keynote speeches and participate in forums but also conduct a practical demonstration of a forest therapy workshop at the Taitung Forest site. Leveraging his expertise in forest health and therapeutic environments, he will guide participants to open up their minds and engage in dialogue with nature, offering a precious opportunity to experience forest therapy firsthand.**

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**Blue Space Healing Workshop: Ocean Healing**

- **Date:** August 25 (Sunday), 06:00-07:30
- **Registration:** 05:30-06:00
- **Location:** Shanyuan Beach, Taitung County, Taiwan
- **Instructor:** "一起靜" (Hong Kong)


**The ocean, also known as "Blue Space," possesses a gentle and expansive healing power that can soothe the mind and improve sleep quality. Simply gazing upon the calm sea can be a therapeutic journey in itself. Water has the profound ability to purify the soul; even the deepest sorrows can be embraced and transformed by the ocean. This time, we invite you to open your senses and connect with the sea in the present moment, rediscovering the wisdom and strength that belong to the ocean.**

**"一起靜," a mindfulness healing team from Hong Kong, will lead this enriching journey at dawn on the azure coastline of Shanyuan Bay. Through various mindfulness techniques, participants will step into nature step by step, experiencing relaxation, healing, connection, nourishment, and cleansing. They will explore the interdependence between nature and oneself, drawing strength and support from this awareness.**

**Workshop Content:**
- **Deep relaxation by the sea**
- **Ocean meditation therapy**
- **Barefoot walking meditation to connect with nature**
- **Dynamic meditation on the beach**
- **Ocean mindfulness observation**
- **Guided sitting meditation**

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**Natural Sound Workshop: Aromatherapy for the Ears**

- **Date:** August 25 (Sunday), 14:00-15:30
- **Registration:** 13:00-14:00
- **Location:** National Museum of Prehistory, Audiovisual Center
- **Instructor:** Wu Jindai, Music Director, Wind and Tide Music

**Wu Jindai, a Golden Melody Award-winning producer, has spent years exploring Taiwan's purest natural sounds in its mountains and seas, channeling them into creating nature-inspired music. Taiwan's rich ecological diversity—its oceans, forests, rivers, and fields—constantly converse with us.**

**In this workshop, participants will draw creative inspiration from nature's offerings. By closing their eyes and opening their ears, they will start with learning to locate sounds and progress to experiencing and rediscovering Taiwan's natural acoustic landscapes. They will enrich their auditory database, making the symphony of Taiwan's forests the most beautiful composition in their minds. Finally, participants will be guided to find inner balance through auditory perception and contribute to collectively creating a natural song of Taiwan's land.**

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**Museum Guided Tour: Indigenous Culture Exploration**

- **Date:** August 24 (Saturday), August 25 (Sunday), 13:00-14:00
- **Registration:** Gather in the lobby at 12:45
- **Location:** National Museum of Prehistory, Austronesian Hall
- **Guide:** Museum Interpreter

**"Austronesian World, World Austronesian" is a permanent exhibition that explores the frequent movement of peoples and the intertwining of stories. Positioned in the Pacific Ocean, Taiwan has always been a crucial node for human migration and cultural development.**

**Under the thematic framework of "Austronesian World, World Austronesian," the exhibition is divided into six units: "Kita Us," "Understanding," "Boundaries," "Exchange," "Communication," and "Identity." These units offer insights from the perspective of Austronesian peoples into the diverse cultural landscapes across the ocean, and provide a historical perspective on the unique interactions among archipelagos and different cultures. From prehistory to the present, Taiwan has continuously witnessed the migration and cultural convergence of diverse peoples, making this exhibition a narrative woven between Taiwan and the Austronesian world.**

**The unique island experiences and maritime perspectives of the Austronesian world not only represent local knowledge but also contain ideas and wisdom that inspire the world. Austronesian communities revere the uncertainty brought by supernatural forces, engaging in collective spiritual communication through music, dance, rituals, and the role of intermediaries portrayed by individuals.**

**This event includes a guided tour of the Austronesian Hall, where the exhibition's narratives shed light on the intricate relationship between human mobility and spiritual development, offering a microcosm of human natural healing.**

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**Sound Wave Healing Experience - Luminous Sound Feast**

- **Date:** August 24 (Saturday), August 25 (Sunday), 13:00-14:00
- **Location:** National Museum of Prehistory, Corridor Staircase
- **Hosts:** Harmonism (Lu Xinmin, Liu Weijing)

**Sound and music carry the frequencies of intention and energy, while words and languages encapsulate the thoughts of creators. The flow of tangible and intangible frequencies intertwines to form the "Luminous Sound Feast." Crossing through time, space, and life itself—bridging past, present, and future—it's an experience where boundaries between self and other dissolve into the realm of sound.**

**During this Luminous Sound Feast, blessings will be sung through the chanting of mantras and mandalas. Alchemical crystal singing bowls will resonate with ethereal luminous sounds akin to dreams. Deep, grounding bass guitars will envelop and uplift, allowing everyone present to feel the tranquility and peace within the music, to listen deeply to every note and resonate with their inner selves.**

**As part of the performance, each audience member will receive a randomly selected "Crystal Mineral Sound Card" to take home as a memento!**

**Important Notes for Participants:**
- **Hydration:** During the session, it may be necessary to drink plenty of water. Please bring your own water to stay hydrated.
- **Attire:** Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement. It's recommended to bring a jacket or thin blanket (the event lasts for one hour and seating or lying down is unrestricted).
- **Sensory Sensitivity:** Crystal singing bowls may heighten sensory perceptions. To avoid discomfort or sensory overload for others, please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne when attending the event.