Jiaxing Village Introduction
Jiaxing Village, located at the southernmost part of Taiwu Township in Pingtung County, is an indigenous village belonging to the Paiwan Vutsul (Buyao) sub-group known as Paumaumaq. Originally named "Puleidi," the village was renamed "Jiaxing Village" after the arrival of the Nationalist government in Taiwan. Geographically, Jiaxing Village is situated at the east side of the southern Dawushan mountain ridge, connecting to Jinfeng Township in Taitung County. To the south, it borders Dahuoxi (Laiyi Dahu Village), while to the west, it is separated from Wutang Village and to the north, it adjoins Taiwu Village. The villagers moved here around the 43rd year of the Republic, transitioning from the old village. Initially, there were fifty-eight households, but now there are approximately ninety households, with a population of about four hundred, making it the smallest village among the six villages in Taiwu Township. Taiwu Township is centrally situated among eight indigenous villages in Pingtung County, lying in the valley between Mount Beidawu and Mount Nantaiwu, typical of a mountainous township. The local elders possess rich cultural resources, such as wood carving craftsmanship rooted in the Japanese colonial era, which is one of the most representative carving sites of the Paiwan people. There are still several well-known wood carving masters here, including Gao Fuchun, Shen Wanshun, and Shen Anri. Additionally, the singing of ancient ballads, hand tattoos symbolizing social status, and traditional bead embroidery and weaving are still preserved in Jiaxing Village.
