National Institute of the Arts, Taiwan (profile)

In 1985, the first gamelan ensemble in Taiwan was established at the National Institute of the Arts using a Balinese angklung set crafted in Blahbatuh. The ensemble quickly gained national attention through media coverage and public performances, culminating in a four-concert tour. Despite a brief hiatus after Han's departure, the program was later revived and continued under local leadership, with future expansion plans under consideration. This profile documents the ensemble’s origins, impact, and evolving presence in Taiwan’s musical landscape.