Dragonfly Villa Introduction
The Only Fine Dining Restaurant is located in the beautiful countryside of Sandimen Township, Pingtung County, surrounded by lush mountains and scenic landscapes. Established in 1983, it has surpassed twenty years of operation. The responsible owner, Ms. Shih Hsiu-Chu, has not only conducted in-depth research on the traditional indigenous cultural heritage of glass beads but has also innovated and led local industry development. Combining the natural scenery of Sandimen and the cultural characteristics of the Paiwan indigenous group, the restaurant creates a unique cultural and culinary experience focused on humanities, arts, and tribal cuisine. Currently, it is the most representative leisure dining restaurant in Sandimen and also the largest representative of glass bead art heritage. Ms. Shih serves as a model and exemplar for successful women entrepreneurs. To revitalize the tribal economy, she has dedicated considerable effort and emotion to assist her fellow tribespeople in achieving stable incomes. The restaurant employs local staff, all of whom are indigenous women, possessing great patience and exquisite craftsmanship. The Only Fine Dining Restaurant provides these indigenous women with not just a job or skills, but also a sense of dignity and warmth in their lives. Since its establishment, the restaurant has focused on promoting tribal indigenous cuisine and researching innovative offerings that have greater acceptance among contemporary consumers. It continues to create unique flavor experiences, preserving the culinary traditions of the Paiwan people. The restaurant emphasizes how to highlight the unique essence of Paiwan cuisine and how to connect Paiwan cultural history with external audiences through food. To provide tourists with a complete journey, in addition to enjoying delicious Paiwan-style meals at the “Only Indigenous Fine Dining Restaurant,” it also offers the sale of bead art products, glass bead making experiences, DIY bead stringing courses, and tribal tours, allowing everyone to appreciate the unique beauty of Taiwan's Paiwan indigenous culture.
