Saisiyat Indigenous People's Ritual Site Museum. Located in the Zhu Jiazhuang Tribe of Dajia Village, Wufeng Township, Hsinchu County ('ip'ipa'an bato'), meaning 'a place where flat stones are everywhere'. This is where. Located in the Zhu Jiazhuang Tribe of Dajia Village, Wufeng Township, Hsinchu County ('ip'ipa'an bato'), meaning 'a place where flat stones are everywhere', this is the location of the Saisiyat Indigenous People's Ritual Site Museum. This museum focuses on Saisiyat culture, showcasing the profound history and cultural heritage of the Saisiyat people. Notably, it is situated in the same area as the Hsinchu Pas-ta'ai Ritual Site, making it one of the cultural centers for the Saisiyat people. The Saisiyat are the smallest ethnic group among Taiwan's nine indigenous tribes. The name 'Dwarf Spirit Festival' for the Pas-ta'ai Ritual Site represents the Saisiyat people's reverence and respect for the dwarf spirits (ancestral spirits of the Saisiyat). This festival is also a ritual for the Saisiyat to pray for favorable weather and abundant harvests. It is held every two years, with a grand ceremony every ten years, attracting countless Saisiyat people from afar to return home and participate. The Pas-ta'ai Festival lasts for three days and is a complex and ritualistic event. It is mainly divided into three stages: welcoming the spirits, entertaining the spirits, and sending off the spirits. During the festival, the Saisiyat people conduct ceremonies with solemnity and invite other people to participate. Participants must maintain an attitude of reverence, not playfulness, in order to respect the traditions and culture of the Saisiyat people. This museum and festival are not only symbols of Saisiyat culture but also represent the diversity of Taiwan's indigenous peoples.
Address: 新竹縣五峰鄉大隘村16鄰331-1號
Hours: 00:00–23:59
Hsinchu County