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Opening Press Conference

  • Opening Press Conference
  • Opening Press Conference

Event flow

Time Item Content Note
10:00-10:30 Check in Officials and guests
10:30-10:40 Opening – Traditional Tribal Folk Singing
10:40-10:50 Blessings (pray) Priest led prayers
10:50-11:20 Chief's Introduction & Speech Speeches by the Chief and VIPs The head of the township makes a welcoming speech and introduces participating officials
11:20-11:30 Start of Wedding Ceremony Opening Ceremony
11:30-11:40 Group photos Officials and guests
11:40 Farewell

Night of Blessings

  • Night of Blessings
  • Night of Blessings

Event flow

Time Item Content Note
18:30-19:00 Preparation for the Newlyweds Entering the venue of the “Night of the Newlyweds”
19:00-21:00 Night of the Newlyweds Traditional Circle Dance

Traditional Paiwan Wedding

  • Traditional Paiwan Wedding
  • Traditional Paiwan Wedding

Event flow

Time Ritual Item Ritual location Content Details
07:00-11:00 Newlywed couple get made-up Multifunctional conference room Various service households＊the newlywed couple get dressed up and are made-up
13:00-13:30 Newlywed couple meet up Liang-Shan Recreational Area The groom is led into the slate house by guides.
1. Two guiding staff and four ushers.
2. The presider from the groom’s side: Director of the Maolin National Scenic Area Headquarters
13:00-13:30 Newlywed couple meet up Liang-Shan Recreational Area The bride is led into the slate house by guides.
1. Two guiding staff and four ushers.
2. The presider from the bride’s side: Mayor of Majia Township.
13:30 The groom and bride, relatives and friends prepare for the ceremony
13:30-14:00 Ceremony announcement, firing of ceremonial guns Liang-Shan Recreational Area (meeting point for groom’s side) The messenger announces the ceremony to the tribe - the ceremony begins after the gun is fired.
13:30-14:00 Marry the bride, announce the marriage (Gemugu) Liang-Shan Recreational Area (meeting point for groom’s side) Order of arrival: 1. Announcement messenger 2. Carrier of the gun. 3. Officers 4. Chiefs 5. Groom 6. Dowry 7. Relatives and friends 8. Sedan chair carriers 9. Tourists - Walk towards the bride
13:30-14:00 Dowry gifts giving ceremony (Qemayam paukuz) Liang-Shan Recreational Area (meeting point for the bride’s side) 1. Toast 2. The bride’s side dances 3. After placing the dowry, the groom performs a circle dance 4. Performs the warrior dance 5. Dowry inspection 6. Groom puts on a headdress and asks the bride to leave the house after the dowry inspection 7. Everyone performs the circle dance - the groom dances for the circle and then asks the bride to join the circle dance
13:30-14:00 Sitting in the sedan chair, lifting the sedan chair (kiyalap) Liang-Shan Recreational Area (meeting point for the bride’s side) 1. Order entering the bride's venue (1) Officers - VIPs - local people (2) Chief of the groom's side (3) Groom (4) Dowry (5) Relatives and friends, sedan chair carriers.
2. The bride sits on the sedan chair, and the groom follows on the left hand side.
3. Upon hearing the gun shot, the sedan chair carriers enter Circular Plaza following the guides.
13:30-14:00 Firing of ceremonial guns
14:00-14:15 Entering Liang-Shan Recreational Area 1. A group of singers enter the venue: take assigned seats.
2. Officers enter the venue: take assigned seats as guided by a specialist.
3. When the bride and groom arrive at Zhongshan Park, they must wait at the entrance for the messenger to announce their arrival before entering the venue.
14:15-14:25 Ceremony Prologue
Welcome music and dancing		 Liang-Shan Recreational Area Warrior dance
The Liangshan Community Development Association is responsible for the “Warrior Dance”.
14:25-16:30 Wedding March Liang-Shan Recreational Area 1. Speech by the Mayor of Majia Township and introduction to guests.
2. Matchmakers enter the venue (Chairperson of the council, county councilors)
3. Presiders from the groom and bride’s sides enter the venue (Director of Maolin National Scenic Area Headquarters, and Mayor of Majia Township)
4. The wedding witness enters the venue -Mayor of Pingtung County Chou Chun-mi
5. Entry of Pastor and Groom - Pastor's Prayer
6. Entry of Bride and Parents
7. Reading of the marriage certificate-Mayor of Pingtung County Chou Chun-mi
8. Pastor's blessing (Church/Pastor)
9. Exchange of marriage tokens
10. Speech by the officator-Mayor of Pingtung County Chou Chun-mi
11. The brides and grooms make their stamps on the certificates
12. The newlyweds bow to the pastor, the officiators and the host
13. The pastor, the officiators and the host return to their seats; the newlyweds bow to the guests and also return to their seats.
14. Presentation of souvenirs to the newlyweds (Maolin National Scenic Area Headquarters Indigenous Peoples Cultural Development Center/Pingtung County Government).
15. The newlyweds play swings.
16. Newlyweds drinking with wooden joint cups, officials drinking with wooden joint cups (officials, traditional leaders, director of Headquarters, mayor of township, mayor of county) - a total of 12 groups of drinking with wooden joint cups.
17. Taking group photos.

Austronesian Market Party

The market showcases unique local indigenous delicacies, cultural and creative handicrafts from Pingtung's indigenous settlements. Each session also features special cultural activities related to weddings, along with designated games to earn exclusive souvenirs. For those intrigued by Paiwan ethnic weddings, the Austronesian Market Party is an event not to be missed!

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  • Austronesian Market
  • Austronesian Market

Event flow

Activity Description
Austronesian Market We recruit distinctive businesses from the indigenous communities of northern Pingtung, and organize an open-air market party. Booths will feature a variety of offerings, including cultural and creative products, horticulture and plants, light snacks and beverages, and unique culinary delights.
Austronesian Concert Austronesian Concert invites locally talented performance groups to deliver heartwarming and joyful melodies at each event. We welcome you to join us in person and share the delightful music together
Puzzle Challenge Sign up with a staff member for the Puzzle Challenge, and upon completing the Paiwan paper doll assembly, you will receive a special gift!
Paiwan Zemiyan Dance During the event, under the swings at the venue, the emcee will guide participants in learning the Zemiyan(meaning four-step) Dance, accompanied by live music. This allows the public to experience the traditional culture of the Paiwan tribe. All participants will receive an Austronesian gift.

Kinisenayan Night Concert

The memory of the tribe, the breath of the forest, and the melodies of the celebration are eternally ingrained, prompting us to sing and dance. Through song, we bestow blessings upon every encounter and farewell. The resonance of singing, dancing, and rhythmic steps echoes through the mountains. In the Paiwan language, the term "Kinisenayan" translates to "blessing."

* The word Kinisenayan means "blessing" in the Paiwan language

  • 星空音樂會_娜麓灣樂舞劇團
  • 星空音樂會_娜麓灣樂舞劇團

Main Event Program

Time Activity Description
17:30-22:00 Austronesian Concert We invite indigenous performing groups to perform, spreading warmth through their melodies and touching everyone present. This performance aims to convey blessings for the upcoming Austronesian wedding.
- 17:50｜Rinari Evergreen Lily Arts Organization
- 18:30｜Naluwan Theater
- 19:10｜Paiwan female duo
- 19:50｜Shan Hay
- 20:30｜Utjung Tjakivalid
- 21:10｜BOXING BOXING Band
17:00-22:00 Paiwan Inkjet Tattoo Experience NT$150(The first 10 participants enjoy a complimentary experience.)
17:00-22:00 Aiyu Jelly DIY NT$150(The first 10 participants enjoy a complimentary experience.)
17:00-22:00 Austronesian Market We recruit indigenous businesses from the three townships of northern Pingtung and organize a creative open-air market. Booths will feature diverse offerings, including cultural and creative products, hands-on crafting experiences, specialty foods, light snacks, and beverages.

Second day event flow

Time Activity Description
14:00-17:00 Austronesian Market We recruit indigenous businesses from the three townships of northern Pingtung and organize a creative open-air market. Booths will feature diverse offerings, including cultural and creative products, hands-on crafting experiences, specialty foods, light snacks, and beverages.
14:00-17:00 Austronesian Concert We invite indigenous performing groups from the three townships of northern Pingtung to perform. Through the warm melodies, we aim to uplift the spirits of everyone present and offer blessings for the upcoming Austronesian wedding.
- 1400｜Shamansen Band
- 1500｜Eylim
- 1600｜Gleaning Band
14:00-17:00 Paiwan Inkjet Tattoo Experience NT$150(The first 10 participants enjoy a complimentary experience.)
14:00-17:00 Aiyu Jelly DIY NT$150(The first 10 participants enjoy a complimentary experience.)

Wedding Reunion

  • Registration Time｜Tuesday 06
    -Thursday 29 , 2024
  • Event Date｜Saturday March 30,2024
  • Event Location｜Liang-Shan Recreational Area
  • Registration Information｜Submit your wedding photos or daily-life snapshots during the event registration, and we will assist in creating a custom frameless artwork. You can pick up the finished piece on the day of the event.
  • Registration Platform｜Accupass
  • Event Benefits｜
    • Wedding Photo Canvas Print x1
    • 2024 Austronesian Wedding exclusive gift box x1
    • Partner stores coupons NT$200 x 2 (Each store can only use one coupon, and it cannot be used cumulatively. )
    • Exclusive viewing spots for the Wedding Reunion Ceremony
  • Event Notes｜
    • 1.This registration will undergo the review process and align with the information of previous participants. It is recommended to have an identification certificate that can be presented at the event site for staff verification purposes.
    • 2.The organizer reserves the right to make final modifications, changes, interpretation of the promotion and cancel this promotion.
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