The Sacred Flame ran east from Pingtung, pushing straight into Taitung on the second day! A total of seven areas received the flame: Mutan Township and Manzhou Township in Pingtung, and then the relay was passed to Daren Township, Dawu Township, Jinfeng Township, Taimali Township, and Taitung City in Taitung. Each stop featured a unique blend of footsteps and cheers. The flame crossed the territories of the Paiwan, Rukai, Amis, and other groups, burning brighter with every stop.
The representatives from each township who received the Sacred Torch are listed below:
Pan, Chuang-Chih, Mayor of Mutan Township
Chung, Yi-Hui, Section Chief of Manzhou Township
Chen, Shin-Hui, Mayor of Daren Township
Kuo, Chun-Yan, Section Chief of Dawu Township
Huang, Chin-Sheng, Secretary of Jinfeng Township
Lee, Ching-Feng, Secretary of Taimali Township
Chen, Ming-Feng, Mayor of Taitung City
The Sacred Flame team ran along mountain roads, coastlines, and city streets, bringing the flame into tribes, communities, and public spaces, growing stronger with every step.
The Pingtung section was led by Director Yen, Cheng-Jen of the Council of Indigenous Peoples, while the Taitung section was taken over and led by Adralriw Abaliusu, Deputy Minister of the Council of Indigenous Peoples. We thank the Sacred Flame team and all the township offices for their full commitment, ensuring the smooth passage of the Sacred Flame across the regions.
The Sacred Flame will continue running north, to welcome the grand event of the world’s indigenous peoples!
#Connecting the World’s Indigenous Peoples
#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