Dragonfly House Introduction
The Unique Restaurant, the only culinary establishment in the scenic and beautiful Sandimen Township in Pingtung County, has been established since 1983 and has a history of over twenty years. The owner, Teacher Shi Xiujun, not only has a deep research into the traditional indigenous cultural asset of the glass beads but also innovates and leads the development of local industries. By integrating the natural landscapes of Sandimen and the cultural characteristics of the Paiwan indigenous people, the restaurant creates a thematic dining experience centered around cultural arts and tribal cuisine. It is currently the most representative leisure dining restaurant in Sandimen and also the largest representative of the glass bead art heritage. Teacher Shi is recognized as a successful model for female entrepreneurship. To rejuvenate the local economy, she has devoted considerable effort and emotion to help her fellow community members achieve stable income. Currently, all employees are local, Indigenous women, who possess great patience and delicate craftsmanship. The Unique Restaurant provides these Indigenous women not just a job or skills, but a sense of dignity and warmth in life. Since its establishment, the Unique Restaurant has been focused on promoting indigenous tribal cuisine, researching and innovating to offer contemporary consumers a broader acceptance while continuously creating uniquely flavored dishes that carry forward the culinary culture of the Paiwan tribe. It emphasizes how to highlight the unique connotations of Paiwan cuisine and how to connect the historical culture of the Paiwan people through food. To provide tourists with a complete journey, in addition to enjoying delicious Paiwan cuisine at the "Unique Indigenous Cuisine Restaurant," it also offers the sale of bead art crafts, including glass bead-making experiences, DIY bead stringing courses, and community tours, allowing everyone to appreciate the unique beauty of Taiwan's Paiwan Indigenous culture.
