Dimaer Art Park Introduction
The Timor Art Park is located about 200 meters above the Sandimen Township Office. "Timor" is a Paiwan language term meaning both "the village of Sandimen" and "the sun people" of the Paiwan tribe. The park welcomes visitors with its iconic Life Stage, Ancestral Pillar, and oven. The Life Stage resembles the sun and is used for various ceremonial activities; the stone seat in front of it is arranged in the shape of the hundred-step snake, which in Paiwan mythology symbolizes ancestors. The Ancestral Pillar is a symbol of males, representing the blessing of life's continuation; conversely, the oven represents females, symbolizing the continuity of life and signifying a prayer for daily food sufficiency. The park also serves as a venue for the Paiwan Harvest Festival, weddings of Austronesian tribes, Tung Blossom Festival flower viewing, and local ceremonies. When no events are taking place, it is also a great place for walking and watching the sunset. A recommended stay of about 30-40 minutes allows visitors to appreciate landmarks such as the Life Stage and Ancestral Pillar and to go to the observation platform for views of the surrounding mountains and Sandimen township.
