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ART – 美 術

Arts in the culture of Taiwan.  (taiwan.net.tw)

  • ART – 美 術
  • Here’s a snapshot of the contemporary art scene in Pingtung — more diverse and lively than many people expect, blending local history, indigenous and folk culture, contemporary art, and community-driven experimentation.
  • Pingtung Art Museum
  • The Pingtung Art Museum occupies a historic building (a former city-office) and blends old-style architecture with modern gallery functions. 屏東旅遊網+1
    Inside, beyond static exhibitions, there are interactive spaces: printmaking, collage, creative workshops — so visitors can get hands-on rather than just observe. ReadyGo+1
    The museum is often used for events beyond fine art — for example, in 2023/2024 the city government hosted a photography contest & exhibition (“Ping Tung 市之美”), highlighting everyday local life and community stories. Enews Life+1
  • Pingtung Performing Arts Center & Pingtung Art Center (屏東藝術館)
  • The Performing Arts Center (opened 2014) is Southern Taiwan’s first county/city-level concert hall with a pipe organ, and includes a music hall, multipurpose theater, and open-air plaza (capacity ~1,200). Wikipedia
    Along with the Art Center and other venues, it forms part of a broader local initiative often referred to as “Pingtung Performing Arts / Art + Culture Network” — a push by the county government to nurture performing arts (music, theater, dance) locally. GovServ+1
    The Art Center is multipurpose: theater, dance, film, cultural lectures, etc. It supports both traditional and contemporary performance — making it a crucial node for locally grown arts. 屏東旅遊網+1
  • Fangliao Railway Art Village (F3 Art Village)

  • This is a grassroots-origin art space: former railway dormitories/warehouses at Fangliao Station were repurposed starting 2002 into studios and exhibition spaces. Taiwan Everything+2Medical Travel+2Artists here work in varied media — sculpture, wood/stone carving, printmaking, installation art, even mosaic and mixed media. The village also hosts exhibitions, workshops (DIY, printmaking, mosaics), and small events. Taiwan Everything+2Jotaro’s Travels+2
    The vibe here is less formal — more community-driven and exploratory. Good for alternative art, indie creators, and visitors wanting to see raw creative energy. hotels+1

  • Cultural & Ethnic Heritage + Folk Art — e.g. Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park, Liudui Hakka Cultural Park, and upcoming King Boat Cultural Museum

  • The Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park (Majia) showcases the heritage of Taiwan’s aboriginal tribes: traditional houses, cultural performances, art exhibitions, and more. Wikipedia+1
    Liudui Hakka Cultural Park (Neipu) is another major center, focusing on Hakka architecture, farming heritage, exhibitions, and cultural events — reflecting the multi-ethnic identity of southern Taiwan. Wikipedia+1
    Meanwhile, the under-construction King Boat Cultural Museum (Donggang) is aimed at preserving and showcasing a unique local folk-religious tradition — blending cultural heritage, performance, and community identity. Wikipedia+1
    The existence of these centers shows Pingtung is not only about “fine art” but also deeply rooted in folk, ethnic, indigenous, and collective cultural expression — often intersecting with art, crafts, and performance.
  • Recent Trends & Events: Art + Community + Revival
    The 2025 Pingtung Lantern Festival (2025 屏東燈節) turned the city into a “light museum”— combining art, technology, community, and cultural heritage; the festival included themed lantern installations created by local and indigenous artists, blending tradition with creative expression. Amazing Pingtung+1
    There’s an increasing emphasis on “creative industries + local identity.” Since 2020, the county government has been promoting a “Cultural & Creative Brand Development Plan,” aiming to highlight Pingtung’s unique culture and artistic sensibility — boosting local art production and cultural tourism. IGES+1
    Activities like the “2025 藝起派對 – 屏東縣寫生嘉年華” encouraged plein-air painting and community art, using local landscapes (like fishing ports) as subject matter — showing a growing interest in place-based art and community involvement rather than just gallery-based exhibitions. 中央社 CNA
    New festivals continue to emerge: for example, the 2024 inaugural HIGH客入青藝術節 merged traditional Hakka culture with contemporary creative arts and music — a sign of growing explorations into cultural hybridity and youth engagement. UDN
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  • What makes Pingtung’s Art Scene Special (and Worth Watching)
    Diversity of backgrounds & media — from contemporary fine art to indigenous crafts, from theater/music to installations; from community-based art villages to ethnic and folk heritage.
    Strong local-government support + community initiatives — many art spaces and festivals are supported or developed by the county, but also grassroots-driven: this helps sustain a lively ecosystem beyond just tourist attractions.
    Connection to land, identity, and heritage — Pingtung’s art often draws from its ethnic diversity (indigenous, Hakka, folk traditions), rural landscapes, coastline, ports, and history — making the art meaningful and grounded.
    Access & affordability — many venues (art villages, cultural parks, community-based exhibitions) are more relaxed, open, and accessible than high-end galleries; good for local artists, emerging creators, and everyday people

  • taiwantoday.tw  – Pingtung Art backgrounder @ Taiwan Today . tw
  • pthg.gov.tw – Cultural Affairs Dept of Pingtung County Government – website
  • independent.co.uk – Indigenous artists are reclaiming Taiwan’s cultural heritage @ The Independent (U.K.)

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  • ART VILLAGES – 藝術村

  • Here’s a clear, on-the-ground guide to the main art villages in Pingtung County, where abandoned military sites, railway facilities, and old settlements have been transformed into creative districts. These places are where Pingtung’s most experimental, community-driven art happens.

  • Fangliao Railway Art Village (F3 Art Village, 枋寮F3藝文特區)

    Location: Fangliao Township (southern coastal Pingtung)
    Style: Independent, experimental, community-based
    This is Pingtung’s most famous true “art village.”
    What it used to be
    Old railway dormitories, warehouses, and repair buildings
    Abandoned as rail operations declined
    What it is now
    Artist studios
    Small galleries
    Outdoor sculpture spaces
    DIY craft workshops
    Weekend markets & pop-up exhibitions
    Art styles you’ll see
    Sculpture (metal, driftwood, stone)
    Printmaking & woodblock
    Mosaic & recycled art
    Installation art
    Mixed-media experimental work
    Why it’s special
    Very grassroots & non-commercial
    Artists often live and work on-site
    Strong connection to:
    Fishing culture
    Coastal life
    Migration & memory
    You can talk directly to artists while they work
    This is the best place in Pingtung if you like:
    Raw creativity
    Alternative art
    Artist-run spaces
    Slow, seaside atmosphere
  • Shengli Star Village Creative Life Park (勝利星村創意生活園區)

    Location: Pingtung City
    Style: Creative industry + lifestyle + design
    This is Pingtung’s most polished and urban creative village.
    What it used to be
    Japanese-era & KMT-era military officers’ housing
    Later abandoned
    What it is now
    Design studios
    Independent bookstores
    Handicraft shops
    Cafés & dessert shops
    Cultural exhibitions
    Small live-performance spaces
    Creative focus
    Graphic design
    Product design
    Illustration
    Fashion & lifestyle branding
    Youth-driven creative startups
    Atmosphere
    Trendy, youthful, walkable
    Popular at night for:
    Light installations
    Performances
    Cultural markets
    Strong blend of art + tourism + creative business
    This is not a pure fine-art village, but it’s the center of Pingtung’s creative economy.
  • Chaozhou Railway Art Area (潮州鐵道藝術村 – informal name)
    https://www-ws.pthg.gov.tw/Upload/2015pthg/2/relpic/8229/596183/7de0df69-5872-4107-8242-4e2f798154bb.jpg?utm_source=chatgpt.com
    Location: Chaozhou Township
    Style: Local renovation + exhibitions + youth art
    This is a smaller, emerging railway-based art zone, similar in spirit to Fangliao but less famous.
    Features
    Reused railway buildings
    Temporary exhibitions
    Youth art projects
    Photography & painting shows
    Community art festivals
    Role
    Supports:
    Local students
    Independent artists
    Community heritage projects
    Often tied to:
    Cultural tourism events
    Township festivals
    It’s more event-based than permanent, but it plays an important role in spreading art beyond the city.

    🧭 How Pingtung’s Art Villages Differ from Those in Tainan or Taipei
    Feature
    Pingtung Art Villages
    Pace
    Slow, relaxed
    Commercialization
    Low to medium
    Artist access
    Very high
    Tourism pressure
    Low
    Themes
    Coastline, farming, fishing, migration, indigenous & Hakka identity
    Experimental freedom
    High
    You’ll see:
    Fewer luxury galleries
    More community storytelling
    More handmade and recycled art
    Strong links to environment, memory, and land

    🌱 Big Trends in Pingtung’s Art Villages
    Old infrastructure → creative reuse
    Railway zones
    Military housing
    Art + local industry
    Fishing villages
    Agriculture
    Youth return movement
    Young artists moving back from Taipei/Kaohsiung
    Art + night economy
    Markets
    Festivals
    Light installations
  • Summary: The 3 Key Art Villages to Know
    Fangliao F3 Art Village → most authentic, artist-run
    Shengli Star Village → most commercial & youth-oriented
    Chaozhou Railway Art Area → emerging, community exhibition zone
  • travelking.com.tw – Sandimen Craft Village @ Travel KIng . com . tw
  • taiwaneverything.cc – A walking tour of PIngtung’s Wutai, Majia, and Sandimen Townships @ Taiwanese Everything . cc
  • moc.gov.tw – Kacalisian Art Village @ Taiwan Arts Residency Network
  • taiwantoday.tw – Sandimen and Wutai Arts Villages @ Taiwan Today . tw
  • travelking.com.tw – Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Culture Park @ Travelking . com . tw

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  • scholar.google.com – Art villages in the culture of Pingtung @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Art villages in the culture of Pingtung @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Art villages in the culture of Pingtung @ Google Images

  • ART STREETS – 藝術街

  • _____ – Art Streets in the culture of Pingtung
  • Here’s a breakdown of some of the notable “art streets / art-oriented streets & districts” in Pingtung County — more urban-scale than “art villages,” but spaces where art, design, heritage, and local culture meet. Some are former neighborhoods, now re-imagined; others are traditional “old streets” with crafts, heritage, and street-level culture.

    🎯 Main Art Streets & Districts in Pingtung
    Shengli Star Village Creative Life Park (also called “VIP Zone” / “Shengli New Village”) — Pingtung City

    This former military-dependents’ village (Japanese & postwar era dormitories/officer housing) has been renovated since 2018 into a creative district with boutiques, cafés, design shops, art studios, and cultural spaces.
  • Walking through its alleys and bungalow-lined streets, you’ll see restored houses, public art installations, murals, and creative-industry shops — making it a good example of “heritage + creative art + urban street life.” Trip.com+2Travel in Taiwan+2
    On weekends or during special events there are often markets, music/performance events, pop-up exhibitions or local-art markets. Trip.com+1
    If you like photography, street-style art, or designer / boutique shops infused with local character — Shengli Star Village works very well.
    “This is not just an old house, but also a container for the life of the new generation.” Trip.com
  • Craftsman Residential District (職人町 / “little Paris”-style street-art district) — near Pingtung City Center
  • Accrding to a travel-guide description, this district is made up of old forestry-bureau dormitories that have been re-imagined: buildings are painted with vibrant 3D murals, and the area has become a cluster for young creatives, artisans, and small design / craft / creative-industry startups. Taiwan Everything
    The atmosphere is quite “European/bohemian” — often dubbed “little Paris” by visitors — and especially lively at night when the murals and lighting make for good photo ops. Taiwan Everything
    This makes Craftsman Residential District a kind of “art street + creative community street” in urban Pingtung — ideal if you’re exploring street art, creative start-ups, or looking for a mellow walk among artsy environments.
  • Chaozhou Old Street (潮州老街) — Chaozhou Township, Pingtung

    This is a classic “old street” area: heritage lane with historical architecture and long-established businesses (traditional crafts, furniture, printing, shops) — offering a different kind of art & heritage experience. Taiwan EverythingAlong the street there’s also a traditional temple (Sanshan Guowang Temple) and historic-flavor storefronts maintaining older trades and crafts — giving insight into local culture, tradition, and “street-level heritage.” Taiwan Everything
    For those interested in cultural history, folk crafts, and old-town ambience (less “modern art,” more “heritage & tradition”), Chaozhou Old Street is a good complement to the more contemporary/art-village-style districts.
  • Why These Streets Matter: What They Offer
    Mix of heritage & contemporary art — Some streets (like Shengli or Craftsman District) combine old architecture + modern creative uses; others (like Chaozhou Old Street) preserve tradition and crafts.
    Accessible & walkable art experiences — Unlike formal galleries or museums, these are public streets/alleys: you can wander, explore shops, enjoy public art, and soak in local culture casually.
    Local identity & diversity — Through the street-level shops, murals, folk-craft stores, and creative businesses, you get a feel for Pingtung’s social history, local flavor, and evolving cultural scene.
    Good for varied interests — Whether you enjoy street art photography, indie crafts, heritage architecture, local history, or creative design — there’s something for you.
  • EXTENDED LIST: HIDDEN ART & CULTURE STREETS OF PINGTUNG

    Donggang Old Street & Fishery Art Streets (東港老街・漁村藝術街)

    Location: Donggang Township (coastal port town)
    What you’ll find
    Seafood-market streets turned into harbor-life art corridors
    Murals of:
    Bluefin tuna
    Fishing boats
    Sea gods & temple culture
    Street shrines + fishery tool installations
    Artistic character
    Folk-religion inspired street art
    Ocean-themed installations
    King Boat Festival visuals outside festival season
    ✅ Best for: coastal culture + documentary-style street photography

    Wanluan Old Street & Hakka Craft Lanes (萬巒老街・客家工藝巷)

    Location: Wanluan Township
    What you’ll find
    Red-brick Hakka shop houses
    -:
    Paper-cut art
    Traditional signage calligraphy
    Woodcraft & food-culture murals
    Cultural focus
    Hakka folk aesthetics
    Temple-centered street life
    Food + heritage design integration
    ✅ Best for: Hakka culture lovers & traditional design

    Linluo Hakka Art Street (麟洛客家彩繪街)
    Location: Linluo Township (north of Pingtung City)
    What you’ll find
    Entire village lanes decorated with:
    Farming murals
    Hakka migration stories
    Family-history wall paintings
    Community-designed public art
    Artistic character
    Social-storytelling murals
    Heritage-education street art
    Intergenerational village creativity
    ✅ Best for: ethnic identity, soft community art, slow walking

    Jiadong Rice-Field Art Lanes (佳冬稻田藝術巷)

    Location: Jiadong Township (agricultural coast)
    What you’ll find
    Murals painted directly on:
    Farm walls
    Storage barns
    Irrigation gates
    Themes of:
    Rice cultivation
    Seasonal labor
    Rural ecology
    Style
    Environmental art
    Earth-tone palettes
    Agriculture-as-a-gallery concept
    ✅ Best for: eco-art & rural photography

    Neipu Old Street Culture Corridor (內埔老街文化走廊)

    Location: Neipu Township
    What you’ll find
    Old signboards preserved as design objects
    -:
    Handmade umbrellas
    Traditional pharmacy signage
    Brush-calligraphy street labels
    Art form
    Typography heritage
    Traditional façade design
    Living street museum vibe
    ✅ Best for: design history & street typography fans

    6️⃣ Fangliao Coastal Art Streets (枋寮海線藝術街)
    Location: Near Fangliao F3 Art Village
    What you’ll find
    Public sculptures along harbor roads
    Driftwood installations
    Iron welding art from shipyard waste
    Artistic style
    Recycled ocean materials
    Post-industrial coastal aesthetics
    Artist-village overflow zone
    ✅ Best for: industrial art + seaside walking

    7️⃣ Chaozhou Cultural Backstreets (潮州文化背巷)

    Location: Behind Chaozhou Old Street
    What you’ll find
    Hidden:
    Traditional printing workshops
    Wood-carving studios
    Old bookbinding stores
    Youth mural overlays on heritage walls
    Character
    Craft preservation + youth art dialogue
    Small-scale workshop culture
    ✅ Best for: craft heritage & behind-the-scenes exploration
  • Hengchun Old Town Art Alleys (恆春古城藝術巷)

  • Location: Hengchun (near Kenting)
    What you’ll find
    Art alleys built into:
    Old city walls
    Coral-stone houses
    Installations about:
    Monsoon winds
    Sailing routes
    Indigenous & Han coexistence
    ✅ Best for: history + contemporary installation art

    9️⃣ Ligang Sugar-Factory Art Zone Streets (里港糖廠藝術外圍街)

    Location: Ligang Township
    What you’ll find
    Post-sugar-industry murals
    Factory-wall art
    Community painting festivals
    Style
    Industrial nostalgia
    Worker-life storytelling
    Youth reinterpretation
    ✅ Best for: industrial heritage street art
  • HOW THESE STREETS DIFFER FROM ART VILLAGES
  • Art streets show you how art survives inside real community life, not just inside creative parks.
  • QUICK PICK BY INTEREST
    Street Art Photography: Linluo, Donggang, Ligang
    Traditional Craft & Calligraphy: Neipu, Chaozhou
    Ocean & Harbor Culture: Donggang, Fangliao
    Farming & Ecology: Jiadong
    Old-City Atmosphere + Installations: Hengchun
  • PINGTUNG ART STREETS — WEEKEND & FESTIVAL ACTIVITY LIST
  • Shengli Star Village (勝利星村) – Pingtung City
    Type: Creative street + night art district
    Activity Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Most Active)
    Regular Events
    Every weekend:
    Creative handicraft markets
    Street performers & acoustic music
    Pop-up design brands
    Friday–Sunday nights:
    Light installations
    Outdoor film & music nights (seasonal)
    Major Annual Events
    Pingtung Lantern Festival (Feb–Mar)
    Creative Life Festival (Summer)
    Christmas & Year-End Art Market (Dec)
    ✅ Best time to go: Friday night – Sunday evening
    ✅ Most reliable art street for events year-round
  • Craftsman Residential District (職人町) – Pingtung City
    Type: Street art + startup craft street
    Activity Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Regular Events
    2–3 weekends per month:
    Youth craft markets
    Illustration & handmade brand fairs
    Night mural lighting displays
    Occasional Events
    Tattoo art pop-ups
    Photography street exhibitions
    Design student showcases
    ✅ Best time: Saturday evening
    ✅ Strong for street photography & indie crafts
  • Donggang Old Street & Harbor Art Streets (東港老街)
    Type: Port-town folk art + temple culture
    Activity Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Regular Events
    Weekends:
    Seafood + street art night market
    Temple plaza performances
    Major Festival Cycles
    King Boat Festival cycle (every 3 years)
    Lunar New Year street shows
    Mid-Autumn harbor light events
    ✅ Best time: Saturday after sunset
    ✅ Best for folk art + religious performance + food
  • Chaozhou Cultural Backstreets (潮州文化背巷)
    Type: Craft heritage + youth mural alleys
    Activity Level: ⭐⭐⭐
    Regular Events
    Once or twice monthly:
    Calligraphy live demos
    Wood-carving open studios
    Handmade bookbinding pop-ups
    Annual Events
    Chaozhou Cultural Festival (Autumn)
    Traditional Crafts Month (Summer)
    ✅ Best time: Saturday afternoon
    ✅ Best for traditional craft lovers
  • Linluo Hakka Art Street (麟洛彩繪街)
    Type: Village mural street
    Activity Level: ⭐⭐⭐
    Regular Events
    Monthly village art day:
    Community painting
    Hakka food culture demos
    Family history exhibitions
    Major Festival
    Hakka Cultural Festival (Late Summer / Autumn)
    ✅ Best time: Sunday morning–afternoon
    ✅ Best for family, slow travel & rural art
  • Jiadong Rice-Field Art Lanes (佳冬稻田藝術巷)
    Type: Agricultural eco-art streets
    Activity Level: ⭐⭐ (Seasonal)
    Main Event Window
    Rice planting & harvest seasons:
    March–April
    September–October
    Activities
    Eco-art walking tours
    Farm-wall mural painting
    Photography workshops
    ✅ Best time: Harvest season weekends
    ✅ Best for eco-art & countryside photography
  • Fangliao Coastal Art Streets (枋寮海線藝術街)
    Type: Harbor sculpture + recycled art zone
    Activity Level: ⭐⭐⭐
    Regular Events
    Monthly weekend:
    Artist open studios
    Welding & driftwood sculpture demos
    DIY recycled-art workshops
    Annual Events
    Coastal Art Festival (Summer)
    Sea & Wind Installation Show (Autumn)
    ✅ Best time: Saturday afternoon → sunset
    ✅ Best linked with Fangliao F3 Art Village
  • Hengchun Old Town Art Alleys (恆春古城藝術巷)
    Type: Old-city wall installations + Kenting overflow
    Activity Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Seasonal Tourism)
    Regular Events
    Every weekend (tourist season):
    Street musicians
    Alley light installations
    Indigenous + maritime pop-up art
    Peak Seasons
    Spring Break
    Summer Kenting season
    Autumn music festivals
    ✅ Best time: Evening after 6 pm
    ✅ Best for history + nightlife + installations
  • Ligang Sugar Factory Art Streets (里港糖廠周邊)
    Type: Industrial heritage mural zone
    Activity Level: ⭐⭐
    Main Events
    Industrial heritage art festival (once per year)
    Community mural painting week
    Youth photography contests
    ✅ Best time: Festival weekends only
    ✅ Best for industrial-style street photography

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  • scholar.google.com – Art streets in the culture of Pingtung @ Google Scholar
  • youtube.com – Art streets in the culture of Pingtung @ You Tube . com
  • images.google.com – Art streets in the culture of Pingtung @ Google Images

  • FOLK ARTS – 民間藝術
  • _____ – Folk Arts in the culture of Pingtung
  • Pingtung County has one of Taiwan’s richest living folk-art landscapes—where religion, ritual, craft, performance, and daily life are inseparable. Because Pingtung sits at the crossroads of Hoklo, Hakka, and Indigenous cultures, its folk arts are especially diverse and vibrant.
    Below is a clear, structured guide to the main folk-art traditions of Pingtung, what makes each special, and where you can still see them today.
  • King Boat (Wang Ye) Ritual Arts – 東港迎王平安祭典
    One of Taiwan’s most important folk art & ritual systems

    What it is
    A massive ritual cycle (every 3 years in Donggang) to:
    Invite plague-dispelling deities (Wang Ye)
    Build a giant ritual wooden boat
    Parades, exorcisms, music, dance
    Finally burn the boat at sea
    Why it’s folk art (not just religion)
    Wood carving & boat sculpture
    Temple painting & deity banners
    Ritual costumes
    Percussion orchestration
    Processional choreography
    This is a total art system combining:
    Architecture + sculpture + painting + music + dance + performance + storytelling
    ✅ Center: Donggang Township
    ✅ Status: National-level intangible cultural heritage
  • Lion Dance & Battle Formations (獅陣文化)
    Southern Taiwan’s most powerful lion-dance tradition

    Pingtung’s unique style
    More martial, aggressive, and acrobatic
    Often trained with real kung-fu schools
    Linked to:
    Temple festivals
    King Boat ceremonies
    Lantern festivals
    Folk-art elements
    Hand-painted lion heads
    Embroidered costumes
    Drum choreography
    Martial formations
    ✅ Strong areas: Donggang, Neipu, Chaozhou, Hakka townships

    🪵 3️⃣ Temple Woodcarving & Deity Sculpture (廟宇木雕)
    Pingtung is a major center of southern Taiwanese temple carving
  • What you’ll see
    Dragons, phoenixes, door gods
    Roof ridge beasts
    Narrative relief panels
    Life-size deity statues
    Special feature in Pingtung
    Carvings are often:
    More dramatic
    More three-dimensional
    More movement-oriented
    Because they are closely tied to:
    King Boat rituals
    Sea-protection deities
    Plague-dispelling gods
    ✅ Best temples: Donglong Temple (東隆宮), coastal Wang Ye temples

    🎎 4️⃣ Glove Puppetry (布袋戲) – Temple & Street Performance Art

    Features
    Performed during:
    Temple birthdays
    Ghost Month
    King Boat rituals
    Combines:
    Hand-carved puppets
    Painted faces
    Sung narrative + percussion
    Pingtung style
    Strong ritual function
    Often performed outdoors in temple courtyards
    Still hired by temples today
    ✅ Best seen during: Temple festivals, Ghost Month (7th lunar month)

    🧧 5️⃣ Hakka Folk Arts – Paper Cutting, Lanterns, Opera (客家民間藝術)

    Main forms
    Paper cutting (剪紙) – weddings, temple events
    Lantern construction
    Hakka tea ceremony performance
    Hakka folk opera
    Cultural theme
    Farming life
    Family lineage
    Ancestral worship
    Seasonal rituals
    ✅ Best base:
    Liudui Hakka Cultural Park (Neipu 內埔) – living Hakka folk-arts center
  • Indigenous Arts (排灣・魯凱等原住民族工藝)

    Main forms
    Glass-bead jewelry (Paiwan)
    Weaving & embroidery
    Wood carving
    Body ornament & costume arts
    Song + circle dance performance
    Key features
    Art is linked to:
    Status
    Marriage
    Ancestry
    Mythology
    ✅ Main center:
    Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park (Majia 瑪家)

    🎨 7️⃣ Folk Painting & Door-God Art (門神彩繪)
    Characteristics
    Bold facial expressions
    Strong red, gold, black contrasts
    Painted directly onto:
    Temple doors
    Interior beams
    Shrine panels
    In Pingtung
    Often shows:
    Sea gods
    Plague-warding gods
    Warrior generals
    Connected again to Wang Ye culture

    🧭 HOW PINGTUNG’S FOLK ARTS DIFFER FROM OTHER COUNTIES
    Region
    Folk-Art Character
    Pingtung
    Sea-oriented, ritual-heavy, multi-ethnic
    Tainan
    Scholarly, classical temple art
    Lukang
    Merchant guild craftsmanship
    Taipei
    Festival performance-focused
    Pingtung stands out for its:
    Ritual scale
    Boat-based religion
    Sea-plague symbolism
    Indigenous + Hakka + Hoklo fusion

    ✅ WHERE YOU CAN EXPERIENCE FOLK ARTS TODAY
    Donggang: King Boat rituals, lion dance, temple carving
    Neipu / Liudui: Hakka paper cutting, opera, lanterns
    Majia: Indigenous glass beads, weaving, dance
    Chaozhou & Wanluan: Puppet shows, temple festivals
    Hengchun: Mixed Han + Indigenous ritual dance traditions

    ✨ Summary
    Pingtung folk arts are not museum pieces — they are:
    ✅ Still performed
    ✅ Still commissioned
    ✅ Still handmade
    ✅ Still ritually necessary
    They unite:
    Religion + craftsmanship + performance + local identity + community memory

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BELIEFS – 道德

Beliefs in the culture of Taiwan

  • BELIEFS – 信仰
  • _____ – Beliefs in the culture of Pingtung

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  • MYTHS – 神话
  • _____ – Myths in the culture of Pingtung

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  • LEGENDS – 传说
  • _____ – Legends in the culture of Pingtung

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  • FOLKLORE – 民間传说
  • _____ – Folklore of Pingtung

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  • RELIGION – 宗教
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BLOGS – 部落格

Blogs in the culture of Pingtung

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CINEMA – 電 影

The 2012 movie “Life of Pi”, winner of Four Academy Awards (including Best Picture), was filmed partly in Pingtung, Taichung, and at the Taipei Zoo. (wikipedia.org)
“Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale”.
(chaari.com)
The 1966 film “The Sand Pebbles” was filmed partly in Keelung. It received eight Academy Award nominations. (wikipedia.org)

  • CINEMA – 電 影
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  • FILM – 電 影
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  • MOVIES – 電 影
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CULTURE – 歷 史

Slate construction of Paiwan & Rukai People. Pingtung. (moc.gov.tw)

  • WORLD HERITAGE SITES – 世 界 遺 產 區
  • michaelturton.com – MIchael Turton’s Pingtung Tour: Biking to Laochiajia Slate Village @ Blogspot . com
  • moc.gov.tw –  排灣及魯凱石板屋聚落 – Settlements of slate construction built by Paiwan & Rukai People @ Taiwan Ministry of Culture website
  • spectralcodex.com – Postcards from Pingtung City @ Spectral Codex . com
  • hakka.gov.tw – Hsiao Family’s Old House (蕭家古厝) @ Taiwan Hakka Affairs Council website
  • taipeitimes.com – Restoration of historic Yamato Hotel @ Taipei Times
  • travelking.com.tw – Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Culture Park @ Travelking . com . tw
  • taiwaneverything.cc – A walk through Wanluan Township’s historic Wuguoshui Village @ Taiwan Everything . cc
  • pthg.gov.tw – Cultural Affairs Department of Pingtung County Government – website
  • taipeitimes.com – Restoration of Japanese colonial era barracks at Pingtung military airport @ Taipei Times . com
  • klook.com – Kenting National Park @ Klook . com
  • moc.gov.tw – World heritage in the culture of Pingtung – backgrounder
  • khcc.gov.tw – World heritage in the culture of Pingtung – backgrounder
  • taiwantoday.tw – World heritage in the culture of Pingtung – backgrounder
  • taiwantoday.tw – World heritage in the culture of Pingtung – backgrounder
  • travelking.com.tw – World heritage in the culture of Pingtung – backgrounder
  • unesco.org – World heritage in the culture of Pingtung – backgrounder
  • wmf.org – World heritage in the culture of Pingtung – backgrounder
  • taiwan.net.tw – World heritage in the culture of Pingtung – backgrounder
  • taiwan.net.tw – World heritage in the culture of Pingtung – backgrounder
  • nmmba.gov.tw – World heritage in the culture of Pingtung – backgrounder
  • focustaiwan.tw – World heritage in the culture of Pingtung – backgrounder
  • tipac.tw – World heritage in the culture of Pingtung – backgrounder
  • expedia.com.sg – World heritage in the culture of Pingtung – backgrounder

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  • CULTURE – 文 化
  • _____ – Culture of Pingtung

  • TRADITIONS – 传 统
  • _____ – Traditions in the culture of Pingtung

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  • FOLK CUSTOMS – 民 間 風 俗
  • _____ – Folk customs in the culture of Pingtung

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DINING – 餐 館 及 餐 飲

Dining in the culture of Pingtung

  • DINING – 餐 館 及 餐 飲
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  • COOKING – 烹 飪
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  • CUISINE – 美 食
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  • FOODS – 食 品
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  • _____ – Foods in the culture of Pingtung

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  • RECIPES – 菜 譜
  • _____ – Recipes in the culture of Pingtung

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  • RESTAURANTS – 餐 飲
  • _____ – Restaurants in the culture of Pingtung

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”FAVORITES” (LOCAL SPECIALTIES…) – 最愛

Local specialties in the culture of Taiwan. (taiwan.net.tw)

  • ”FAVORITES” (LOCAL SPECIALTIES) – 最愛
  • _____ – Local specialties in the culture of Pingtung

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  • COFFEE – 咖啡
  • _____ – Coffee in the culture of Pingtung

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  • BEVERAGES – 饮料
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  • BUBBLE TEA – 珍珠奶茶
  • _____ – Bubble tea in the culture of Pingtung

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  • BEER – 啤酒
  • _____ – Beer in the culture of Pingtung

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FENG SHUI – 風水

Feng Shui in the culture of Taiwan. (bluemountainfengshui.com)

  • Feng shui in Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中風水的角色

  • Feng Shui (風水) in Pingtung, Taiwan is an important part of both traditional cultural practices and contemporary life. While Pingtung is more rural and less densely urbanized than Taipei or Kaohsiung, Feng Shui influences architecture, temple construction, town planning, and local customs throughout the county.

  • Overview of Feng Shui in Pingtung
    Feng Shui, literally “wind and water,” is a Chinese metaphysical system that seeks to harmonize human dwellings and spaces with natural and spiritual forces.
    In Pingtung, Feng Shui principles appear in:
    Temple placement and orientation
    Village layout
    Residential home design
    Tomb and ancestral shrine placement
    Pingtung’s hilly terrain, river valleys, and coastal zones provide natural features that are considered when choosing auspicious sites.

  • Feng Shui and Temples
    Many of Pingtung’s temples are sited based on Feng Shui principles, considering:
    Mountains at the back (“Black Tortoise” / 貴人山) for protection
    Water at the front (“Red Phoenix” / 明堂水) for prosperity
    Cardinal orientation for auspicious energy flow
    Famous temples like Donglong Temple (東隆宮) in Donggang) are oriented with Feng Shui in mind, as are smaller village shrines.
    Temple construction often involves consulting Feng Shui masters to select dates, orientation, and layout.
  • Feng Shui in Village and Residential Design
    Rural villages in Pingtung are sometimes laid out along river valleys or hillsides to maximize favorable energy (“Qi”).
    Traditional homes may include:
    Courtyards aligned to cardinal directions
    Entrances facing auspicious directions
    Positioning of ancestral halls to enhance family prosperity
    Coastal towns like Donggang and Fangliao consider wind patterns and water proximity to reduce negative influences.

  • Feng Shui and Tombs / Ancestral Shrines
    Graveyards and ancestral tombs in Pingtung often follow strict Feng Shui rules:
    Backed by hills for protection
    Facing rivers or open spaces for energy flow
    Avoiding “sha qi” (negative energy) from roads, poles, or sharp angles
    Indigenous communities sometimes integrate tribal spiritual practices with Feng Shui concepts, blending traditional beliefs with geomancy.

  • Feng Shui Practitioners in Pingtung
    Local Feng Shui masters may be consulted for:
    Home and temple orientation
    Business or shop placement
    Wedding dates or auspicious renovations
    Practices range from traditional geomancy to modern adaptations, incorporating urban and environmental constraints.

  • Cultural Significance
    Feng Shui remains culturally relevant in Pingtung for temples, homes, and gravesites.
    It influences aesthetic choices, town layouts, and ritual practices.
    Even in modern constructions, you’ll find builders sometimes consult Feng Shui for orientation, landscaping, and interior design.

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FESTIVALS – 節慶

Festivals in the culture of Taiwan. (taiwan-scene.com)

  • Festivals in Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中節慶的角色
  • Pingtung County in southern Taiwan has a vibrant festival scene, reflecting its Indigenous heritage, Han Chinese traditions, and local maritime culture. Festivals in Pingtung are deeply connected to religion, agriculture, fishing, and community life, making them colorful, participatory, and culturally rich.
  • Common Features of Pingtung Festivals. Community Participation: Villagers, Indigenous tribes, and city residents actively participate. Food & Street Culture: Night markets, festival-specific snacks, and local specialties are common. Music & Performances: Indigenous chants, folk music, temple music, and modern concerts. Religious Elements: Taoist, Buddhist, and Indigenous spiritual practices are often intertwined. Seasonal Ties: Many festivals correspond to harvests, lunar calendar dates, or maritime cycles.
  • Major Festivals in Pingtung
  • Donggang King Boat Festival (東港迎王祭). Location: Donggang Township. When: Usually every three years (varies with lunar calendar). Significance: A Taoist ritual to send off plagues and disasters via the King Boat ceremony. Highlights: Building and decorating a massive King Boat, Burning the boat at sea as a ritual offering. Performances, parades, and traditional music. Cultural Importance: Preserves maritime culture and local religious beliefs; attracts both locals and tourists.
  • Pingtung International Hot Air Balloon Festival. Location: Luye Highland (northern Pingtung / near Taitung border). When: Usually summer months (July–August). Highlights: Colorful hot air balloons over scenic landscapes. Night glows, balloon rides, and aerial performances. Tourist Appeal: Combines scenic beauty with family-friendly activities; internationally recognized event.
  • Indigenous Cultural Festivals. Locations: Sandimen, Wutai, Taiwu, Majia, and other tribal townships. When: Seasonal, often tied to harvests or tribal anniversaries. Highlights: Traditional Paiwan and Rukai dances, music, and ceremonies. Rituals for planting, harvest, or ancestor worship. Indigenous crafts, beadwork, and cuisine demonstrations. Cultural Importance: Maintains tribal identity, language, and rituals, also promotes cultural tourism.
  • Kenting Music & Cultural Festivals. Location: Kenting National Park / Hengchun. When: Summer months, often April–October. Highlights: Rock, pop, and electronic music concerts. Outdoor beach parties and cultural performances. Tourist Appeal: Draws both local youth and international visitors, combining natural beauty and entertainment.
  • Harvest and Temple Festivals. Locations: Various townships across Pingtung. Examples: Mazu pilgrimages, local temple anniversaries, Lantern festivals. Highlights: Dragon and lion dances. Lantern releases and parades. Traditional food stalls and local handicrafts. Cultural Importance: Celebrates religion, community cohesion, and agricultural cycles
  • Common Features of Pingtung Festivals. Community Participation: Villagers, Indigenous tribes, and city residents actively participate. Food & Street Culture: Night markets, festival-specific snacks, and local specialties are common. Music & Performances: Indigenous chants, folk music, temple music, and modern concerts. Religious Elements: Taoist, Buddhist, and Indigenous spiritual practices are often intertwined. Seasonal Ties: Many festivals correspond to harvests, lunar calendar dates, or maritime cycles.
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FLAG / EMBLEM – 旗 幟 或 標 誌

Flag of Pingtung . (wikipedia.org)

  • FLAG – 旗 幟 或 標 誌
  • globalflag.idv.tw – 屏東縣旗 @ globalflag . idv . tw
  • _____ – Flag of Pingtung

Emblem of Pingtung . (wikipedia.org)

  • EMBLEM – 旗 幟 或 標 誌
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HISTORY – 歷 史

History in the culture of Taiwan. (taiwannews.com.tw)

  • History of Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中歷史的角色

  • Pingtung County has a rich and layered history, shaped by Indigenous cultures, Han Chinese settlers, colonial powers, and modern development.

  • Cultural and Historical Highlights. Indigenous heritage: Paiwan, Rukai, and other groups maintain traditional crafts, festivals, and rituals.. Donggang King Boat Festival: A centuries-old ritual reflecting local maritime culture.. Historic sites: Japanese-era buildings, Qing-era temples, and old markets preserve layers of history. Kenting National Park: Established to protect natural and cultural landscapes, with historical villages included.

  • Early History

  • Indigenous Peoples. Pingtung was originally inhabited by Austronesian-speaking Indigenous peoples, primarily the Paiwan, Rukai, and other smaller groups.
    These communities: Lived in mountainous and riverine areas. Practiced shifting cultivation, hunting, and fishing. Had complex social structures and tribal leadership. Created distinctive crafts (carved wood, pottery, beadwork, textiles). Indigenous settlements are still visible today in Sandimen, Taiwu, Wutai, and other mountainous townships.

  • Han Chinese Settlement. During the 17th century, Han settlers from Fujian and Guangdong gradually moved southward, often: Establishing agricultural communities in coastal plains and river valleys. Introducing rice farming, irrigation systems, and Han cultural practices. By the 18th century, Pingtung had developed organized towns and markets, though much of the interior remained Indigenous territory.

  • Colonial Period. Dutch and Spanish Influence (1620s–1640s). The southern part of Taiwan, including Pingtung, was partially influenced by Dutch and Spanish colonial outposts. Dutch records mention trading interactions with Indigenous groups in the Pingtung plain and nearby coasts.
    Kingdom of Tungning (1662–1683)

  • After Koxinga expelled the Dutch, Pingtung was incorporated into the Kingdom of Tungning. Han settlers continued to develop agriculture and fortified villages.

  • Qing Dynasty (1683–1895). The Qing formally governed Pingtung under Fengshan and Hengchun prefectures, and later under Taiwan Prefecture. Policies encouraged: Han settlement in plains. Sinicization of Indigenous areas. Taxation and trade regulation. Conflicts occasionally occurred between Indigenous groups and Han settlers, especially in the mountains.

  • Japanese Colonial Era (1895–1945). Following the Treaty of Shimonoseki, Taiwan came under Japanese rule, and Pingtung experienced: Development of railways, roads, and irrigation systems. Introduction of modern education, healthcare, and administrative structures. Sugar and rice production expansion; Donggang became a major fishing port. Japanese administration also mapped and documented Indigenous communities, often integrating them into colonial governance.

  • Post-1945: Republic of China Era. After World War II, Taiwan reverted to Chinese administration under the Republic of China.. Pingtung County was officially established, with Pingtung City as the county seat. Key developments: Modernization of agriculture and fisheries. Growth of tourism, especially Kenting National Park (established 1984). E. xpansion of industry and education in urban centersIndigenous communities continue to maintain tribal cultural practices while integrating with modern Taiwanese society.

  • Cultural and Historical Highlights. Indigenous heritage: Paiwan, Rukai, and other groups maintain traditional crafts, festivals, and rituals.. Donggang King Boat Festival: A centuries-old ritual reflecting local maritime culture.. Historic sites: Japanese-era buildings, Qing-era temples, and old markets preserve layers of history. Kenting National Park: Established to protect natural and cultural landscapes, with historical villages included.

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JADE  MARKETS – 玉 石 市 場

Jade in the culture of Taiwan. (strangersintaiwan.com)

  • Jade in Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中玉石市場的角色

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MARTIAL ARTS – 武 術

Martial arts in the culture of Taiwan. (taiwannews.com.tw)

  • Martial Arts in Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中武術的角色

  • Martial Arts in the culture of Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中武術的角色

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MUSEUMS – 博 物 館

Museums in the culture of Pingtung

  • Museums in Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中博物館的角色

  • Pingtung County has a variety of museums that reflect its Indigenous heritage, local history, marine environment, and art culture. While the county isn’t as densely packed with museums as Taipei or Kaohsiung, the ones it has are highly distinctive and give deep insight into southern Taiwan’s culture, environment, and art.

  • Many museums in Pingtung are small but highly specialized, focusing on Indigenous culture, Hakka heritage, or marine biology. Most museums are family-friendly and interactive, often with workshops or live demonstrations. Visiting these museums gives a rich understanding of the culture of southern Taiwan, its history, environment & cultural diversity. Many museums are located in scenic areas, so you can combine museum visits with sightseeing (coastal towns, mountains, or craft trails).

  • Major Museums in Pingtung County

  • National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium (NMMBA). Location: Checheng Township, Pingtung County. Focus: Marine biology, tropical marine ecosystems, ocean conservation. Highlights: One of Taiwan’s largest aquariums with giant whale sharks, coral exhibits, tropical fish tanks. Interactive science exhibits for children and adults
    Outdoor areas featuring mangrove, reef, and coastal ecosystems. Why Visit: Best for families, ocean enthusiasts, and anyone interested in marine science and conservation.

  • Museum of Traditional Arts (Sandimen / Indigenous Arts). Location: Sandimen Township, Pingtung County. Focus: Indigenous Paiwan and Rukai culture. Highlights: Exhibits of tribal weaving, beadwork, carvings, and pottery/ceramic arts. Traditional costumes, ceremonial artifacts, and historical displays. Live demonstrations by local artisans. Why Visit: Offers insight into Pingtung’s Indigenous heritage, especially tribal craftsmanship and rituals.

  • Donggang King Boat Museum. Location: Donggang Township, Pingtung County. Focus: Maritime culture and King Boat (祭王船) festival. Highlights: Detailed display of the King Boat festival, a ritual for sending off evil spirits to the sea. Model boats, ritual tools, and multimedia explaining festival significance. Why Visit: Perfect for cultural and maritime heritage enthusiasts.

  • Pingtung Hakka Cultural Museum. Location: Pingtung City. Focus: Hakka heritage in southern Taiwan. Highlights: Exhibits traditional Hakka clothing, crafts, and lifestyle artifacts. Seasonal cultural events and workshops. Why Visit: Offers insight into one of Taiwan’s ethnic minority communities within Pingtung.

  • Liudui Hakka Cultural Park. Location: Neipu Township, Pingtung County
    Focus: Hakka culture and folk history. Highlights: Recreated traditional Hakka homes and village life. Exhibits on agriculture, crafts, and social customs. Why Visit: Educational and interactive — combines museum and outdoor park experience.

  • Pingtung Art Museum (Pingtung City). Location: Pingtung City. Focus: Contemporary and traditional Taiwanese art. Highlights: Rotating exhibitions of painting, sculpture, and Indigenous-inspired art. Workshops and artist-in-residence programs. Why Visit: For visitors interested in modern Taiwanese and Indigenous visual arts.

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NIGHT MARKETS – 夜 市

Night market. Tainan. (taiwannews.com.tw)

  • Night markets in Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中夜市的角色

  • Night markets in Pingtung are a central part of the county’s food, shopping & social culture. While Pingtung isn’t as large as Taipei or Kaohsiung, its night markets are lively, diverse & strongly rooted in local life. They offer a mix of street food, produce, souvenirs & entertainment.

  • Night markets in Pingtung typically open around 5–6 PM and continue until 10–11 PM. They are usually located along streets or in public squares, often near transport hubs or tourist spots. Pingtung’s markets feature: (i.) Street food (skewers, fried snacks, seafood, bubble tea, tropical fruits); (ii.) Clothing & accessories; (iii.) Souvenirs & small gifts; and (iv.) Games & entertainment (prize booths, carnival-style games). Night markets in Pingtung are more relaxed than in Taipei, giving a local, authentic vibe.

  • Common Foods & Snacks at Pingtung Night Markets: (i.) Seafood skewers & grilled squid; (ii.) Fried chicken & Taiwanese popcorn chicken; (iii.) Bubble tea & fresh fruit drinks; (iv.) Shaved ice with tropical fruits (mango, papaya, pineapple); (v.) Stinky tofu; (vi.) Taiwanese pancakes (dan bing) & scallion pancakes; and (vii.) Tropical fruits (especially local mangoes in season)

  • Shopping at Night Markets: Clothing & accessories: T-shirts, hats, shoes, costume jewelry; Souvenirs: Keychains, trinkets, handicrafts; Household goods: Small kitchen items, toys, gadgets

  • Tips for Visiting Pingtung Night Markets: Go hungry — food is the main attraction!; Bring cash — most stalls accept only cash (small bills preferred).; Visit on weekdays if possible — less crowded than weekends; Try local specialties — especially seafood in Donggang and Kenting; Wear comfortable shoes — markets are often long walking streets.

  • Major Night Markets in Pingtung

  • Minzu Night Market (民族夜市) / Pingtung City Night Market
    Location: Pingtung City
    Significance: One of the largest and oldest night markets in the city.
    Features:
    Hundreds of food and merchandise stalls
    Famous local snacks: fried chicken, stinky tofu, grilled seafood, shaved ice
    Clothing, accessories, toys
    Best for: experiencing urban night market culture with locals

  • Kenting Street Night Market (墾丁大街夜市) is located in the Kenting Tourist Area of Hengchun Township. It is a Tourist-oriented night market near the beach. The night market features seafood, tropical fruits, shaved ice &, skewers. Vendors also offer beachwear, souvenirs & jewelry for purchase.

  • Donggang Night Market (東港夜市)
    Location: Donggang Township, coastal town
    Specialties:
    Fresh seafood, especially tuna (Donggang is famous for its tuna harvest)
    Local snacks and tropical fruits
    Best for: seafood lovers and those wanting a coastal town night market experience

  • Chaozhou Night Market (潮州夜市) is located in Chaozhou Township, Pingtung County. The specialties of the Chaozhou Night Market include: (i) Traditional Taiwanese street foods; and (ii) Local pastries and snacks unique to eastern Pingtung. Chaozhou Night Market is an excellent place to experience authentic township-level night market culture.

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PERFORMING ARTS – 表 演

Traditional Chinese “Peking” Opera (京剧). (britannica.com)

  • Performing Arts in Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中表演的角色

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  • Theater in PIngtung – 屏東縣文化中戲劇的角色

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  • Music in Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中音樂的角色

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  • Song in Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中歌曲的角色

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POTTERY – 瓷 器

Ceramic arts in the culture of Taiwan . (wandering-taiwan.com)

  • Pottery in PIngtung – 屏東縣文化中瓷器的角色

  • Pottery arts in Pingtung are a fascinating but relatively niche part of Taiwan’s broader ceramic and folk art scene. Pingtung’s pottery combines traditional craftsmanship, local materials, and Indigenous influences, and it reflects both daily utility and artistic expression.

  • Pingtung pottery is smaller-scale but culturally rich, reflecting both Han and Indigenous influences. Main materials: local clay, natural pigments, some sand content. Styles range from functional kitchenware to ritual and decorative items. Indigenous motifs are prevalent in mountain townships (Sandimen, Taiwu). Visitors can experience hands-on pottery workshops, see tribal-inspired designs, and purchase unique artisan pieces.

  • Among Paiwan & Rukai communities, pottery is often ritualized. Items are created for intended use in ancestral offerings. They are decorated with tribal symbols and patterns. They are sometimes integrated with wood, beads, or stone for multi-material crafts. Workshops may combine pottery making with storytelling, ensuring tribal history & craftsmanship is successfully passed down to younger generations.

  • Pingtung does not have the same fame as Yingge in New Taipei or Hualien’s indigenous pottery, but it has locally significant pottery traditions. The region’s pottery is influenced by: (i.) Han Chinese traditions brought by early settlers from Fujian and Guangdong; (ii.) Indigenous Paiwan & Rukai culture, which includes carved patterns & symbolic motifs. Pottery in Pingtung is used for: (i.) Household items (pots, jars, bowls); (ii.) Ritual items (ancestral shrines, offerings); and (iii.) Decorative arts.

  • Pottery in Pingtung — especially in Sandimen Township — is often tied to indigenous craftsmanship and tribal heritage, not just “functional ceramics.” Local crafts are kept alive through community efforts, workshops, craft trails, cultural centers, and often combine pottery with beadwork, wood carving, weaving, textile art. Visitors can often participate in DIY pottery or craft workshops, making the arts accessible — good for travellers wanting a “hands‑on” cultural experience (not just viewing finished works).
    There is active work in ceramic restoration and heritage conservation, showing that pottery here isn’t just tourist‑oriented but part of preserving local history and material culture.

  • Materials: Local clay is sourced from riverbanks and lowland plains. The sand content gives a rough, earthy texture, ideal for rustic pottery. Some artisans mix colored slips or natural pigments to imitate traditional southern Taiwan styles.

  • Styles: (i.) Rustic, functional pottery: everyday bowls, water jars, storage pots; (ii.) Indigenous-inspired designs: geometric patterns, animal motifs, and spiritual symbols; (iii.) Decorative pieces for home or tourism markets, such as vases, small sculptures.

  • Firing Techniques: Small-scale pottery is usually wood-fired or gas-fired kilns. Some artisans experiment with low-temperature oxidation techniques for unique glazes. Indigenous-style pottery may include smoke-firing or pit-firing for special effects.

  • Key Pottery Centers in Pingtung

  • Sandimen Township (三地門)
    Paiwan Indigenous community
    Small decorative pieces, motifs inspired by tribal carvings

  • Taiwu Township (泰武)
    Indigenous crafts
    Functional pottery, ritual jars, small sculptures

  • Neipu Township (內埔)
    Lowland village pottery
    Everyday wares for kitchens, local markets

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  • Ceramics in Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中瓷器的角色

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SHOPPING – 購 屋

Shopping in the culture of Pingtung. (joelnjl.com)

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TEA – 茶

Wuhe Tea Plantation (舞鶴休閒農業區). (taiwan.net.tw)

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TEMPLES – 寺 廟

Cifeng Temple (慈鳳宮). Pingtung. (spectralcodex.com)

  • Temples in Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中寺廟的角色

  • Pingtung County is one of southern Taiwan’s richest regions for temple culture, blending Han Chinese folk religion, Buddhism, Taoism, and Indigenous Paiwan/Rukai spiritual traditions. Temples here are not just religious sites—they are community centers, festival hubs, and living history landmarks.

  • Pingtung temples typically reflect Southern Fujian & Hakka architectural styles. Common features of Pingtung temple architecture include: Swallowtail roof ridges (燕尾脊), Colorful ceramic roof dragons, Stone lion guardians, Hand-painted door gods &
    Wood carvings of historical epics. Because of the tropical climate in PIngtung, the roofs are extra steep for rain & Stone foundations are raised against flooding.

  • There is strong temple worship in Pingtung of: (i) Mazu (媽祖) – sea goddess; (ii) Wangye (王爺) – plague-dispelling deities; (iii) Guanyin (觀音) – goddess of mercy; (iv) Guandi (關帝) – god of loyalty and war.

  • Temple life is tightly connected to: (i) Fishing (ii) Farming, and (iii) Disease prevention rituals. The spirituality of the indigenous Paiwan & Rukai peoples in Pingtung adds a unique non-Han religious layer to temple worship and temple life.

  • Many temples are 200–300+ years old, built by early Han settlers from Fujian and Guangdong. Temple life is heavily connected to: (i) Fishing culture (ii) Agricultural cycles (iii) Typhoon and (iv) sea protection rituals.

  • What Visitors Usually Do at Pingtung Temples Even non-religious visitors often:
    Light incense for good luck Draw fortune sticks (求籤) Buy protective amulets
    Watch: Spirit medium rituals Processions Firewalking ceremonies.

  • Major Temple Festivals: (i) King Boat Festival Donggang Giant ritual boat burned Mazu Birthday County-wide Parades, fireworks, pilgrimages (ii) Ghost Festival Many temples Ancestral feeding rituals God of Wealth Birthday Checheng Massive crowds, fortune ritualsThese events mix: Taoist chanting Drum troupes Firecrackers Lion & dragon dances.

  • Indigenous Spiritual Sites (Not Traditional “Temples”). Pingtung is home to major Paiwan and Rukai communities. Their sacred spaces include: Ancestral spirit houses Stone ceremonial platforms Sacred mountain shrines. These emphasize: Sun worship Ancestral protection Nature spirits Rather than formal statues or incense halls.

  • Pingtung has hundreds of active temples, from fishing villages to mountain towns.
    The most famous are: Checheng Fu’an Temple (God of Wealth) Donggang Donglong Temple (King Boat) Pingtung Mazu Temple

  • Checheng Fu’an Temple (車城福安宮) – God of Wealth
    Biggest God of Wealth temple in Taiwan
    Draws millions of pilgrims annually
    Especially crowded during:
    Lunar New Year
    Business opening seasons
    Visitors pray for:
    Wealth
    Career success
    Business protection

  • Donggang Donglong Temple (東港東隆宮) – Wangye King Boat Temple
    Spiritual center of the Donggang King Boat Festival
    Hosts one of Taiwan’s most dramatic rituals:
    A massive wooden king boat is burned to carry away disease and bad luck
    The festival occurs every 3 years
    Recognized as a national folk religion treasure

  • Pingtung Mazu Temple (屏東天后宮)
    Protects:
    Fishermen
    Travelers
    Families
    Mazu processions regularly pass through:
    Downtown Pingtung City
    Coastal villages

  • Kenting Sheding Guanyin Temple (墾丁社頂觀音寺)
    Set in the hills above Kenting
    Known for:
    Peaceful forest setting
    Sea views
    Buddhist meditation atmosphere

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  • Monasteries in Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中修道院的角色

  • Pingtung does have monasteries and Buddhist temples, but relatively few compared with the rest of Taiwan. The most established is 東山禪寺 — a Zen (禪) temple / nuns’ monastery in Pingtung City, with a long history (since 1924) and significant local religious influence. 台灣普濟禪寺 (in Shizi Township) is also a significant monastery in Pingtung. According to a recent database of Taiwanese Buddhist temples (2025), there are over 3,300 Buddhist temples/temple-like organizations across Taiwan, but Pingtung County only accounts for a small fraction of them. Many temples in Pingtung are a mix of folk-religion, Taoist and Buddhist elements — rather than strictly monastic.

  • 東山禪寺 (Dongshan/“East-Mountain” Zen Temple)

  • Originally founded in 1924 (officially established 1925) under the name “屏東佛教臨濟宗佈教所. Later renamed 東山禪寺, after “half-Pen Mountain’s east” (半屏山之東) — reflecting its geographic / symbolic position. The temple grounds are relatively large, with a main hall (大雄寶殿), a pagoda (“安樂塔”), a “return-souls hall” (歸魂堂), a library, pavilions, and more. Over the decades it developed into a significant nuns’ monastery (尼眾道場) — meaning it’s one of the main centers for Buddhist nuns in Pingtung, aiming at monastic training and community religious life. ocated in Pingtung City: address is 修德巷 6號, not far from the train station — so relatively easy to visit even if you’re traveling. According to a recent 2025 travel-blog post, the temple remains a peaceful spot for reflection and still welcomes visitors. Why it matters: 東山禪寺 represents one of Pingtung’s oldest organized Buddhist communities, with Zen/Chan influences (due to its “禪寺” designation) and a living monastic tradition. If you’re interested in contemporary Taiwanese Buddhism outside major tourist temples, this is one of the best local examples.

  • 台灣普濟禪寺 (Taiwan Puji Chan/Zen Temple — in Shizi Township)

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  • Shrines in Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中聖地的角色

  • In Pingtung, the word “shrine” usually refers to small folk-religion sanctuaries, roadside spirit shrines, Wangye (plague god) altars, indigenous sacred sites, and nature-linked worship spaces, rather than formal Shinto-style shrines. These shrines are deeply woven into village life, fishing culture, disease-prevention rituals, and Indigenous spirituality. They serve practical spiritual purposes: (i) Disease prevention (ii) Fishing safety (iii) Farming protection (iv) Ancestral continuity, and (v) Accident appeasement.

  • Shrines in Pingtung are smaller than temples. They are everywhere in daily life. Major types include: (i)Wangye plague shrines; (ii) Earth God roadside shrines; (iii) Sea spirit & Mazu shrines; (iv) Indigenous ancestral stone shrines & (v) Ghost / yin spirit shrines. Daily interactions with shrines include: (i) Lighting incense before work; (ii) Leaving fruit after fishing trips; (iii) Asking for Travel safety, (iv) Exam luck; (v) Business success; (v) Burning spirit money during Ghost Month (7th lunar month); (vi) Funerals & (vii) Epidemics.

  • Shrines in Pingtung are typically Much smaller than full temples. They are open-air or semi-enclosed. They are Maintained by villages, fishing associations, or families & clans. Shrines focus on: protection, disease prevention, sea safety, ancestral spirits & local guardian gods. They often coexist right next to: houses, harbors, fields, crossroads, forest edges & Mountain paths.

  • Wangye & Plague-Prevention Shrines (王爺祠). These are among the most culturally important shrines in Pingtung, especially in coastal fishing towns like Donggang, Linbian, and Checheng. Purpose:
    Worship of Wangye (Royal Lords) — plague-dispelling gods
    Protection from:
    Disease
    Epidemics
    Marine disasters
    Community-wide misfortune
    Features:
    Small red or yellow structures
    Incense burners outside
    Paper talismans pasted on walls
    Sometimes marked with:
    “代天巡狩” (Heaven’s Inspector)
    These shrines are directly linked to the famous King Boat festivals of southern Pingtung.

  • Roadside Earth God Shrines (土地公祠)
    These are the most common shrines you will encounter anywhere in Pingtung — from cities to mountain villages. Who is worshipped:
    Tudi Gong (Earth God) — protector of land, farms, homes, and businesses
    Where you’ll see them:
    Beside:
    Fields
    Shops
    Factories
    Housing blocks
    Banana, pineapple, and betel-nut plantations
    What people pray for:
    Business success
    Safe harvest
    Neighborhood peace
    Protection from accidents
    Many farmers in Pingtung offer betel nuts, rice wine, and fruit daily.

  • Coastal Sea Spirit & Mazu Shrines
    Along the Pingtung coastline and ports, especially in Donggang, Fangliao, and Checheng, you’ll find shrines dedicated to:
    Mazu
    Sea generals
    Drowned spirits
    Unnamed marine protectors
    These protect:
    Fishermen at sea
    Boats and nets
    Storm survival
    Crew safety
    Some are nothing more than:
    A stone slab
    An incense cup
    A red painted niche in a harbor wall
    Yet they are religiously active year-round.

  • Indigenous Paiwan & Rukai Sacred Shrines
    In the mountain townships of Pingtung (Shizi, Sandimen, Taiwu, Chunri), shrines take on a very different meaning. These are not “temples” at all, but:
    Stone ancestor platforms
    Spirit houses
    Sacred trees
    Mountain guardian stones
    Used for:
    Ancestral worship
    Seasonal rites
    Hunter blessings
    Crisis protection
    Offerings include:
    Millet wine
    Pork
    Glass beads
    Carved wooden poles
    These shrines are closely guarded cultural heritage sites, not tourist attractions.

  • Yin Shrines for Unnamed Spirits (陰廟 / 有應公祠)
    You’ll also find ghost shrines across Pingtung:
    These honor:
    Unknown dead
    Drowned victims
    Accident victims
    Wandering souls
    People believe these spirits can:
    Cause illness if ignored
    Protect travelers if respected
    They are especially common:
    At road bends
    Near rivers
    At accident sites

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  • Pagodas in Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中寶塔的角色

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  • images.google.com – Pagodas in the culture of Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中寶塔的角色 @ Google Images

WINE & SPIRITS – 酒

Wine & Traditional Liquor in Pingtung

  • Wine in Pingtung – 屏東縣文化中酒文化的角色

  • Pingtung is a region better known for tropical fruit than for traditional grape wine, but this area of the Island of Taiwan is quietly building a distinctive wine culture. Pingtung sits at Taiwan’s southernmost tip, giving it : (i.) Tropical climate, with hot, humid, long summers; (ii.) High fruit diversity (mangoes, pineapples, roselle, wax apples); (iii. )Short winters & strong sunlight. This environment is not ideal for classic European grape varieties, so Pingtung’s wine identity is built mainly on fruit wines, experimental local grapes & small-batch artisanal production.

  • Instead of Cabernet or Chardonnay, Pingtung specializes in tropical fruit wines, including: (i.) Pineapple wine – bright, acidic, lightly sweet (ii.) Mango wine – rich aroma, dessert-style; (iii.) Roselle (hibiscus) wine – deep red, tart, floral (iv.) Wax apple (蓮霧) wine & (v.) Longan wine. These wines often have a light to medium alcohol content (8–12%), are slightly sweet or semi-dry & go well with hot-weather enjoyment of wine beverages.

  • Traditional grape wine exists, but is limited and experimental due to climate challenges. The main varieties of grapes that are grown in Pingtung are: (i.) Black Queen (黑后葡萄) – the most successful wine grape in Taiwan; (ii.) Golden Muscat–type hybrids & (iii.) New heat-resistant experimental varieties.

  • There are several challenges for successful of development of grape wine here: (i.) Fungal disease from humidity; (ii.) Typhoons during harvest season; and (iii.) High sugar but lower acidity. As a result, Pingtung grape wines are typically softer in structure, lower in tannins & are intended for early drinking, not long aging.

  • Most Pingung wine is produced by Agricultural Associations (農會). These typically produce Pineapple wine, Roselle wine & Rice wine with tropical infusions. The associations focus on supporting farmers, reducing fruit waste & boosting the economy catering to local tourism. There are also Small Craft Wineries which are family-run businesses. They typically produce natural fermentation fruit wines which are sold in low-sulfite or additive-free bottles. They produce limited annual batches which are often sold at farm shops, local festivals & through on-line marketplaces for Taiwan products.

  • Pingtung is also known for: Sugarcane spirits, Herbal liquors & Rice-based alcohol. Overaall, wine remains a niche market compared with Kaoliang (sorghum liquor), beer & Taiwan whiskey.

  • Wine in Pingtung often appears during: Harvest festivals, Indigenous cultural events (particularly in Paiwan & Rukai areas), and at farm-to-table tourism experiences. Indigenous producers sometimes incorporate local herbs, practice wild yeast fermentation, and traditional fermentation techniques. These give some wines a distinctly Taiwanese character, very different from European wines.

  • taiwan-panorama.com – Taiwan Fruit Wines up to World Standards @ Taiwan Panorama e-zine
  • amcham.com.tw – Pingtung Beckons for Tourism and Fruit @ American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan
  • foreignersintaiwan.com – Taiwan Fruit Guide 台灣水果指南 @ Foreigners in Taiwan website

  • taiwan.net.tw – Taiwan – the Heart of Asia
  • ardswc.gov.tw – Taiwan Winery Tour Savoring the Finest Local Wine @ Taiwan Agency of Rural Development & Soil and Water Conservation – website
  • youtube.com – The Thousand Faces of Taiwanese Fruit Wine @ Youtube . com

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  • Traditional liquor in Pingtung – 彰化縣文化中傳統酒的角色

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