Sandimen Art Village Introduction
Sandimen Village is the political and economic center of Sandimen Township in Pingtung County. The street view features a neatly arranged grid layout, with buildings constructed along the slopes that appear in a gently ascending staircase pattern from a distance, creating a unique tribal landscape. Sandimen Village is renowned for its craftsmanship, with a high artistic level of various handmade crafts that not only promote local tourism development but also carry the mission of cultural heritage. Visiting Sandimen Art Village, one can easily discover numerous craft galleries and museums showcasing pottery, stone sculptures, wood carvings, glass beads, and traditional indigenous clothing. Each craft gallery presents a different artistic flavor, fully demonstrating the creative energy of the Paiwan and Rukai tribes, giving each craft unique artistic life. Walking in Sandimen, filled with a rich artistic atmosphere, feels like being in a treasure trove of indigenous culture. In the past, the Paiwan and Rukai people cherished glass beads as family heirlooms or wedding gifts, symbolizing power and noble status. Different glass beads also carry meanings such as nobility, protection, courage, love, abundance, and nostalgia. Therefore, the vibrant and charmingly colored glass beads are a popular craft item, often designed as bracelets, necklaces, or phone charms. Their simple shapes are quite beautiful, and there are also DIY courses for making glass beads, allowing visitors to personally experience the fun of creating them. Many artists from the Paiwan and Rukai tribes work in personal studios, such as renowned sculptor Sagu Liu, who is skilled in carving, painting, and pottery, with themes often drawn from daily life or mythological stories, characterized by intricate craftsmanship. Master Ege, known for pottery creation, excels at incorporating indigenous motifs into his ceramic works. Perhaps in an unconstrained space, these artists can unleash their distinctive artistic expressions, and visiting their studios will surely move visitors by their dedicated creative spirit. In addition to exploring the art village, visitors can also take a trip to Koushe Village, which boasts an original and tranquil environment, with especially beautiful and charming valley scenery formed by rock walls, giant stones, and streams. Walking along the old沿山公路 (Coastal Mountain Road), one can view a beautifully shaped suspension bridge, and not far from the road, there is a water collection corridor built during the Japanese colonial period, a precious historical relic.
