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Taiwan Hakka Museum presents Tung Blossom Banquet
- Source:客家文化發展中心
- Publication Date:2026/05/20
- Last updated:2026/06/04
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The Taiwan Hakka Culture Development Center (THCDC) hosted the Tung Blossom Banquet at the Taiwan Hakka Museum on Apr. 19. Titled “A Time-Space Journey of Scents,” the event invited participants to explore the history of Hakka villages from more than a century ago through scent. All 200 seats sold out in just three seconds, reflecting strong public enthusiasm.
The event was attended by THCDC Director-General Hsieh Sheng-hsin (謝勝信), Miaoli County Culture and Tourism Bureau Deputy Director Hsu Chien-nan (徐建男), CPC Corporation Exploration and Production Executive Director Tang Chu-cheng (湯珠正), Shei-pa National Park Headquarters Department Head Chang Mei-chiung (張美瓊), Agency of Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation Taichung Branch Department Head Liu Chen-jung (劉鎮榮), Miaoli District Agricultural Research and Extension Station Human Resource Department Head Chang Pi-chun (張碧純), and Tongluo Township Representative Chang Shu-chen (張淑珍).
Inspired by the 1910s-1950s, the banquet opened with a traditional shoulder-pole carrying ceremony, led by U.S. singer Justin and members of the Taikimhak Hakka Cultural and Arts Association. Dressed in traditional clothing, they carried dishes made from local ingredients to recreate everyday exchanges in Hakka villages. The program highlighted gratitude to nature and the essence of Hakka culture through its history, products, and ways of life.
The banquet menu blended tradition and innovation, showcasing Miaoli’s seasonal crops in more than ten dishes served across three courses. The appetizers, titled “The Beginning of Hakka Villages,” highlighted Hakka simplicity with braised items, pickled vegetables, and winter melon served with chicken soup made using preserved radish. The main course, “Gentle Heat and Charred Aroma,” featured classic Hakka dishes such as braised pork belly and Hakka stir‑fry, plus other local products prepared with varied cooking techniques. The dessert course, “Finishing Touches and Memories,” served candied orange sweet rice cake and fresh fruit for a satisfying close. Presented in a fine‑dining style alongside local teas, the banquet emphasized the interplay of food and tea aroma.
In addition to scents, the banquet featured concerts by Indigenous, Minnan, and Hakka singers alongside U.S. singer Justin, showcasing Hakka music through diverse cultural perspectives. Thirty Hong Kongers living in Taiwan also attended, enjoying a gathering that integrated food, music, and language.
Director‑General Hsieh emphasized the Taiwan Hakka Museum’s key role in environmental education, noting that the banquet’s focus on local food strengthens ties to the land. He said cultural promotion should go beyond experience and entertainment to highlight the deep connection between Hakka culture and local life, and invited the public to visit the museum during tung blossom season. To mark International Museum Day, THCDC will hold a “Museum Correspondent Camp” on May 17 for children to learn about museum operations and traditional culture. For details, visit the THCDC official website or Taiwan Hakka Museum Facebook page.
