Dragonfly Villa Introduction
The only dining restaurant, Yi Wei, is located in the picturesque landscape of Sandimen Township, Pingtung County. Established in 1983, it has been operating for over twenty years. The owner, Teacher Shih Hsiu-chu, not only has profound research into the traditional cultural assets of the indigenous people, particularly the glass beads, but has also innovated and led local industry development. By combining the natural scenery of Sandimen and the cultural characteristics of the Paiwan indigenous people, Yi Wei aims to create a distinctive cultural dining experience themed around humanities, arts, and tribal cuisine. It has now become the most representative leisure dining restaurant in Sandimen and is also the largest representative of glass bead art inheritance. Teacher Shih serves as a model of successful women entrepreneurship. To revitalize the local economy, she has invested considerable effort and emotion to assist her fellow tribespeople in gaining stable income. Currently, all employees are local and all are indigenous women, possessing remarkable patience and delicate craftsmanship. The Yi Wei restaurant provides these indigenous women with not just a job or skills, but also a sense of dignity and warmth in life. Since its founding, Yi Wei has focused on promoting indigenous tribal cuisine and researching innovations to meet the greater acceptance of modern consumers while continuing to create unique flavors that inherit the culinary culture of the Paiwan people. It emphasizes how to highlight the unique connotations of Paiwan cuisine and how to connect the cultural history of the Paiwan people through food. To offer visitors a complete experience, in addition to dining at the "Yi Wei Indigenous Cuisine Restaurant" where consumers can enjoy delicious Paiwan-style dishes, it also provides the sale of bead artworks and includes glass bead-making experiences, DIY beading classes, and tribal tours, allowing everyone to appreciate the unique beauty of Taiwan's Paiwan indigenous people.
