Hakka Village History Volume 26 – “Glorious Meiho Reflections Of The Baseball Years”

Meiho Village, nestled within the Pingtung Plain, is a gem embraced by the Donggang and Longjing Rivers. Its fertile land has long supported abundant harvests—from the golden waves of rice in earlier times to later economic crops such as bananas and betel nuts. Meiho Village stands as a witness to the evolving development of Taiwan.
Amid a rapidly changing society, Meiho Village has preserved its traditional spirit, celebrating various festivals in accordance with the 24 solar terms of the farmers’ calendar. In doing so, it carries forward the Hakka seasonal traditions of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, shaping the village into a community rich in Hakka cultural heritage today.
This fertile land has nurtured numerous outstanding talents, from Professor Tseng Hsing-kuei, a world-renowned composer, and Tseng Ying-lung, a Grand Secretary of the Qing Dynasty, to Dr. Hsu Pang-hsing, known as Taiwan’s first cardiac surgeon, and Coach Tseng Chi-en, a world baseball champion. It has also produced the internationally acclaimed Meiho Little League Baseball team. Each of these achievements reflects Meiho villagers’ deep commitment to education and their relentless pursuit of excellence, bringing enduring pride and brilliance to this land. This book emphasizes personal stories as much as possible, vividly portraying the lives and character of Meiho Village’s local figures.

Authors: Tseng Hsi-cheng, Tseng Wei-ching