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Reviving Local History: Dahu Township Community Workshop
- Source:客家文化發展中心
- Publication Date:2025/04/25
- Last updated:2025/07/08
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To promote the achievements of Hakka village history writing, the Hakka Culture Development Center held the “Reviving Local History” Workshop – Fuxing Village Session on Saturday, April 20, 2025, at the Dahu Township Library in Miaoli County. Centered around the publication Under the Shadow of Yaopo Mountain: Shimmering Waters, Speaking Hakka, the event drew an enthusiastic crowd of nearly 100 local residents. The venue was filled to capacity, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere.
Fuxing Village, located in the renowned Dahu strawberry-producing region, is surrounded by mountains and interlaced with rivers. Its heart-shaped terrace landscape is picturesque and historically significant, earning it the reputation of being a key gateway to Taiwan’s “inner mountain” region. The village’s striking natural scenery and rich historical depth witness the interactions between indigenous peoples and Han settlers drawn together by water sources. It also embodies a wealth of Hakka cultural narratives and traces the transformations of local industries over time.
The event featured a special presentation by Ms. Lin Hsi-Hsia, the author of Under the Shadow of Yaopo Mountain: Shimmering Waters, Speaking Hakka. She shared her journey in writing the village history of Fuxing, offering insights into the stories and heritage of the area. Through her keen observations and gentle prose, Ms. Lin invited participants to rediscover the historical layers and heartfelt cultural connections embedded in this land.
The event was also honored to host two distinguished experts in the field of village history research—Associate Professor Wang Cheng-Wen from the Department of History at Tung Hai University and Associate Professor Lin Yun-Jou from the Department of History at National Chung Cheng University—for an in-depth conversation. Approaching the topic from an academic perspective, the two scholars explored the significance of village histories in cultural preservation, local identity formation, and historical interpretation, offering broader insights and perspectives for the preservation of local culture and history.
The event was graced by the presence of many distinguished guests, including Huang Chih-Chun, Senior Advisor to the Miaoli County Government; Yang Kung-Lin and Chen Chun-Nuan, Miaoli County Councilors; Huang Hui-Chin, Dahu Township Mayor Huang Hui-Chin; Liu Yung-Kuo, Fuxing Village Chief; Chiu Chun-Yuen, Hsin-Kai Village Chief; Chen Tseng-Huang and Tu Te-Tsang, Dahu Township Representatives; and Director Chan Huang-Tu of the Dahu Township Library. Their attendance marked a shared commitment to the promotion and deepening of Hakka cultural roots.
One of the most heartfelt moments of the event was when local residents spontaneously shared their personal memories and emotional bond with the land. Village history is more than just a historical record. It is a cultural endeavor that strengthens community bonds and deepens local identity. Looking ahead, our center will continue to organize “Reviving Local History” workshops across various regions, with the hope of bringing greater visibility to the stories of Hakka communities. By weaving village history into everyday life, we aim to make it a vital bridge for cultural inheritance and intergenerational connection.
