On May 22, Minister Ljaucu Zingrur of the Council of Indigenous Peoples participated in the commencement of the 150th anniversary commemoration of the Mudan Incident and the unveiling ceremony of the designated historic site, Macacukes, in Mudan Township, Pingtung County. Mudan Township holds historical significance as the site of the Mudan Incident and is an important location in the local indigenous community's history.
Minister Ljaucu Zingrur remarked that the Mudan Incident of 1874 was a significant event in indigenous history and a crucial turning point in Taiwan's modern history. The Council of Indigenous Peoples allocated NT$8.66 million to the Mudan Township Office, Pingtung County, to implement the 150th Anniversary Commemoration Exhibition Project of the Mudan Incident, and establish an exhibition and interpretation space to commemorate the event. Additionally, the Pingtung County Government designated the Macacukes as a county-level historic site. Other related cultural heritage sites such as the "Great Japan Ryukyu Indigenous Tomb," "Anti-Indigenous Army Campsite," "Xixiang Governor's Site Monument," "Loyal Spirit Monument," and "Hengchun Ancient City" together witness the history of the era and serve as a bridge for inter-ethnic reconciliation and transitional justice.
Minister Ljaucu Zingrur further shared that his first public activity as Minister of the Council of Indigenous Peoples was in Mudan Township, where he started his public service career. He pledged to continue promoting the work of indigenous transitional justice, deepening indigenous language and culture, strengthening connections with tribal communities, and broadening international perspectives to contribute to the realization of a beautiful society characterized by mutual understanding, respect, and diversity.