In a groundbreaking event, The University of Edinburgh held a ceremony on Friday, November 3rd, to return the remains of four indigenous Paiwan warriors to Taiwan, marking the nation's first international repatriation of ancestral remains. Attended by University Vice-Principal Gavin McLachlan, Council of Indigenous Peoples Deputy Minister Calivat Gadu, and other dignitaries, the ceremony signifies a significant step in cultural reconciliation.

Ambassador Kelly W. C. Hsieh, from the Taipei Representative Office in the UK, and Chang Chia-change, from the mission’s Edinburgh branch, witnessed the restitution, highlighting the diplomatic importance of the gesture. The event underscores the University's commitment to ethical practices and cultural sensitivity, contributing to a global movement advocating for the repatriation of cultural heritage.

For a deeper insight into this historic repatriation and its background, you can consult the following link: https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202311030019