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Liugdui Day held on June 4 to commemorate Hakka forefathers
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- Publication Date:2024/07/09
- Last updated:2024/07/09
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According to historical records, the first war in the Liugdui area took place on June 4, 1721, when the forefathers united to defend their land. To commemorate this event, the Hakka Affairs Council designated June 4 as “Liugdui Day” starting in 2021. Since then, a series of ceremonies and events have been held annually, celebrating the occasion with the 12 districts in the Liugdui area.
On Liugdui Day, the Hakka Affairs Council, Kaohsiung City Government, Pingtung County Government, and 12 district offices in Liugdui raised the Liugdui flag in various villages, along Ping-E Highway, Provincial Highway 1, and at the Liugdui Hakka Cultural Park. The design of the Liugdui flag, emphasizing the concept of water, symbolizes the softness and diligence of the Hakka people, who are adaptable and capable of integrating with different communities. Through these flags, Liugdui residents were encouraged to come together to showcase Liugdui’s intangible cultural heritage and highlight the the spirit of Liugdui in the local community.
Ho Chin-liang, Director-General of the Taiwan Hakka Culture Development Center (THCDC), expressed that the Hakka Affairs Council is honored to celebrate Liugdui Day with the Kaohsiung City Government, the Pingtung County Government, and the 12 district offices in Liugdui. Through various activities, including hands-on workshops, children’s painting activities, hiking, stage performances, and visits to Hakka villages, they aim to present Hakka culture to people both nationally and internationally and to strengthen the branding of Liugdui industries.
The Hakka Affairs Council invited several distinguished guests to the Martyrs' Shrine to celebrate Liugdui Day, including Chief Secretary Chung Ping-kuang of the Kaohsiung City Government, Director Li Ming-tsung of the Pingtung County Government’s Hakka Affairs Department, Mayor Wu Chen-chung of the Jhutian Township, Mayor Lin Kuo-shun of the Wanluan Township, Mayor Chung Ching-ping of the Linluo Township, Chief Hsiao Chien-i of the Shanlin District, Acting Mayor Wu Chih-chiang of the Sinpi Township, as well as legislators Hsu Fu-kuei, Chuang Chia-pin, Chuang Jui-hsiung, and Su Ching-chuan.
Additionally, the THCDC held Liugdui village guided tours from June 1 to 6, helping participants understand the lifestyle and culture of the Hakka through various themes such as history, architecture, ecology, cultural industry, and cuisine. Drawing on the rich cultural heritage of Liugdui, the tours featured local storytellers who elaborated on untold history and cultural knowledge.
