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Hakka Heritage Exhibition ‘Biang Jiangˊ’ receives Muse Design Awards
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- Publication Date:2024/06/28
- Last updated:2024/06/28
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The Taiwan Hakka Culture Development Center (THCDC) of the Hakka Affairs Council recently won gold in the Muse Design Awards with the Hakka Heritage Exhibition “Biang Jiangˊ: Striving Toward Our Beautiful Homeland (拼．靚：臺灣客家多重面貌).” Standing out in the “Interior Design – Exhibits, Pavilions & Exhibitions” category, the exhibition highlights Taiwanese Hakka culture, history, and lifestyle on the international stage.
Ho Chin-liang (何金樑), the Director-General of THCDC, noted that the “Biang Jiangˊ” exhibition featured 160 relics from various museums and private collectors in the country, including the National Palace Museum, National Museum of Taiwan History, and National Taiwan Museum. As a significant milestone, the THCDC curated this exhibition based on the concept of “Taiwanese’s Hakka” and portrayed the strength and beauty of the people. Starting with the interaction of the Hakka people and other communities, the exhibition illustrated the Hakka’s lifestyle and settlement, connected through a grand narrative in the background. The exhibition is divided into six themes, underlining the Taiwanese Hakka experience through contextualized spatial design.
In addition to showcasing classic artifacts, the exhibition recreated traditional Hakka architectural structures within the exhibition hall, including traditional Hakka houses, octagon doors, and an indoor theater, taking visitors on a journey to the past. At the end of each zones, physical doors were installed to symbolize the passage through the four hundred years during which Taiwanese Hakka developed their sophisticated culture in economic activities, lifestyles, religion, and entertainment reflected on literature, photography, and art at the exhibition.
The exhibition also employed innovative digital methods, such as augmented reality (AR) and projection mapping, to create an engaging and interactive experience. An AR program, “Treasure Hunt,” was designed to guide visitors on a lively adventure, enhancing the experience for both parents and children. Furthermore, an indoor theater was created using projection mapping, combining tradition with innovation and illustrating the history of the Hakka entertainment industry, while promoting displayed artifacts through traditional Hakka opera.
The THCDC highlighted that the exhibition, curated on the scale of a permanent installation, has been receiving positive responses since its opening. The THCDC also said that the recognition from the Muse Design Awards is a significant encouragement. Additionally, THCDC’s Taiwan Hakka Museum has planned a series of events in April and May, inviting the public to visit the museum for the exhibitions and performances. For detailed information, please visit the THCDC’s website or the Taiwan Hakka Museum’s Facebook page.
