The Sacred Flame is lit, and the prelude officially begins—today, the inaugural World Indigenous Traditional Games officially lit its Sacred Flame at the Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park in Pingtung, announcing the formal commencement of Taiwan’s first time hosting a world indigenous international sporting event. This flame symbolizes the convergence of the power of tribes, land, and culture, and will also be carried throughout Taiwan through the torch relay, welcoming the approaching international grand event.
The core imagery for this Sacred Flame is the Paiwan tribe’s “Sun Worship” and “Fire Symbolism of the Glass Bead,” combining a flame device with laser technology, allowing traditional faith and modern art to radiate in the same beam of light. This flame carries the resilience of the ethnic group across generations and symbolizes that indigenous culture continues to burn and move forward in the era of globalization.
Starting from November 26, the Sacred Flame will connect 55 indigenous townships across Taiwan, inviting everyone to greet and witness it together as the torch passes through. The inaugural World Indigenous Traditional Games will be held in Pingtung and Kaohsiung from December 10 to 12, with tens nations, 28 representative teams, and approximately 1,100 athletes gathering in Taiwan to participate in ten traditional indigenous sports. The Sacred Flame is the starting point of the Games and is also the continuation of hope. We look forward to meeting you on the Sacred Flame journey to welcome the athletes and the grand event of the world’s indigenous peoples together.
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#Let the World See the Strength and Beauty of Indigenous Peoples
December 10–12, 2025
Pingtung County Lai Yi Senior High School • Kaohsiung Lotus Pond Area