Dimo Art Park Introduction
The Tímur Art Park is located about 200 meters above the Sandimen Township Office. "Tímur" is a Paiwan language term that represents Sandimen Village and conveys the meaning of the Paiwan people as the children of the sun. The park welcomes visitors with iconic installations such as the Life Stage, Ancestor Pillar, and Cooking Stove. The Life Stage resembles the sun and is used for various ceremonial activities; the stone seats in front of the stage are arranged in the pattern of the hundred-pacer snake, which in Paiwan mythology embodies the ancestors. The Ancestor Pillar symbolizes masculinity and represents the prayer for the continuation of life, while the Cooking Stove symbolizes femininity, representing the continuation of life and the prayer for an adequate daily food supply. The park is also a venue for holding various activities such as the Paiwan Harvest Festival, weddings of Austronesian groups, Tung Blossom Festival flower viewing, and local ceremonies. When there are no activities, it serves as a great place for walking and watching the sunset. A visit is recommended for about 30 to 40 minutes to view the Life Stage, Ancestor Pillar, and other landmarks in the area, as well as to head to the observation deck for distant views of the surrounding mountains and the landscape of Sandimen City.
