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The Magnificent 2023 Hakka Expo in Taiwan

The Cabinet-level Hakka Affairs Council and the Taoyuan City Government jointly organized the first Hakka World Exposition, the 2023 Hakka Expo. With the theme of “Travel to Tomorrow (天光日个客家),” the event was held in Taoyuan City in northern Taiwan from August 11 to October 15, 2023.  The Expo mainly comprised two exhibition halls, the World ...

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The design of the World Pavilion won the prestigious 'MUSE Design Awards.'

A Magnificent Hakka Children’s Play in Taiwan: ‘Rain Horse’

Featuring eye-catching installations with special effects, stunts, singing, dancing, and colorful stage design, Rain Horse, or Yu Ma (雨馬), is a distinctive Hakka theatrical production for children. Please watch the following video of A Magnificent Hakka Children’s Play in Taiwan: ‘Rain Horse.’ It was sponsored by the Hakka Affairs Council, a ministerial-level government agency under ...

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The giant blue 'Rain Horse.'

Zhuo Ye Cottage: A Nostalgic Leisure Farm in Taiwan

Zhuo Ye Cottage (卓也小屋) is a nostalgic leisure farm located in central Taiwan’s Miaoli County. It is like a retreat away from the turmoil of the world and is an awesome destination for those who want to experience country life and explore traditional Hakka culture.  Please watch the following video of “A Nostalgic Leisure Farm ...

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Rustic cottages along a path.

The Beautiful Tung Blossoms in Taiwan

Like cherry blossoms, Tung blossoms (油桐花) are another amazing flower that is popular among the people of Taiwan. Every year from mid-April to mid-May when Tung blossoms are in full bloom, many hilltops across Taiwan are blanketed with the snow-white flowers of Tung trees. Please watch the following video of the beautiful Tung blossoms in Taiwan. ...

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Tung blossoms.

A Hakka Restaurant in Taiwan Featuring Jujube Cuisine

There are many Hakka restaurants offering many tasty dishes in Taiwan, and one of the best is the famous Jujube House Restaurant (棗莊古藝庭園膳坊), a Hakka restaurant that is also known as Zaozhuang (棗莊). Please watch the following video of the Jujube House Restaurant in Taiwan: Located at Gongguan Township (公館鄉) in northern Taiwan’s Maoli County ...

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An Expo That Features Hakka Culture

To promote Hakka culture, Taiwan’s Hakka Affairs Council (客家委員會) has organized the Hakka Expos in Taipei once every two years. This year’s event was held at the Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall from December 2-10, 2017 and attracted some 350,000 visitors. Please watch the following video of the 2017 Hakka Expo in Taipei, ...

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An Interesting Glimpse of Hakka Villages in Taiwan

With a population of 4.53 million, Hakka people account for 19.3 percent of Taiwan’s population, and they are the nation’s second-largest ethnic group after Hoklo. Among the Hakka villages scattered across Taiwan, Neiwan (內灣), Beipu (北埔), and Ermei (峨嵋) in Hsinchu County in northern Taiwan are some of the most typical places where visitors can discover ...

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