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Liugdui Day honors Hakka ancestors and preserves their legacy
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- Publication Date:2026/07/15
- Last updated:2026/07/15
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To commemorate the first successful defense of the Liugdui settlement against invasion on June 4, 1721 (the tenth day of the fifth lunar month), the Hakka Affairs Council (HAC) designated the date as Liugdui Day. The observance pays tribute to the Hakka ancestors who sacrificed their lives in defense of their homeland, affirms the value of Liugdui’s unique cultural heritage, fosters solidarity among the Hakka communities of the Liugdui region, and promotes the enduring spirit and legacy of Liugdui for generations to come.
HAC Minister Gu Show-faye (古秀妃) attended the memorial worship ceremony at Liugdui Zhongyi Temple in Pingtung, joined by distinguished guests including Liugdui 300th Anniversary event convener Liao Sung-hsiung (廖松雄); HAC officials Liu Shih-tsai (劉仕彩) and Li Kuan-chih (李寬治); Hsieh Sheng-hsin (謝勝信), Director-General of the Taiwan Hakka Culture Development Center; Sung Ting-tung (宋廷棟), Chairman of the Hakka Public Communication Foundation; and representatives from townships across the Liugdui region.
Minister Gu stated that, over the past three centuries, Hakka ancestors have cultivated the land of Liugdui and left a rich cultural legacy for future generations. She noted that this year’s commemorative event features theatrical performances that bring Liugdui's Hakka history and culture to life through the concept of “local stories told by local people.” As part of the program, the Wugou Class of Wanluan Township Kindergarten in Pingtung County was specially invited to present a Hakka-language play depicting the history of Liugdui’s land reclamation and early settlement. Through Liugdui Day, the HAC hopes to bring together communities across the Liugdui region to honor the pioneering Hakka settlers while strengthening unity among Hakka people today.
A special lecture titled “Liugdui People, Hakka People, and Taiwanese People” was presented by Lee Wang-tai (李旺台), recipient of the First-class Professional Medal of Hakka Affairs. In his talk, Lee explored the distinctive way of life in Liugdui’s Hakka communities, highlighted the vital contributions of Hakka ancestors to agricultural development, homeland defense, and community building, and traced the history of ethnic integration in Taiwan. He also discussed the spirit of mutual assistance and the pioneering wisdom that characterized the reclamation and development of the Liugdui settlement, underscoring the significance of Liugdui’s Hakka culture in Taiwan’s history and cultural development.
To mark Liugdui Day, a series of commemorative activities were held across the 12 townships of the Liugdui region in Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County. The program featured lectures on Liugdui’s historical archives, guided cultural tours, exhibitions, Hakka culinary experiences, and art performances, offering participants a deeper appreciation of the region’s Hakka culture, history, and distinctive local industries. The celebration also encouraged schools and families to take part in field trips and walking tours, fostering a stronger sense of Hakka identity among local communities and helping preserve and pass on Liugdui’s cultural heritage through everyday experiences.
