To promote the ‘Hakka Romantic Avenue’ project, the Hakka Affairs Council cooperated with 4 counties and 26 towns along the 3^rd Taiwan Provincial Road to support the development of Hakka culture, lifestyle, industries, etc. Through cultural preservation and development, environmental renovation, industrial revitalization, boosting of Hakka economy and promoting of Hakka culture, it is hoped that the project can fuel the return of young talents, thereby infusing Hakka villages with new lifeforms. In response to the ‘Hakka Romantic Avenue’ project , the Taiwan Hakka Culture Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council hosted a series of special activities to promote Hakka culture, lifestyle and industries; on May 5^th, the Center coordinated with local farmers to host ‘green lunch banquet’, attracting more than two hundred people to enjoy a fresh lunch banquet delivered directly from the place of origin, thereby learning more about the industries of Hakka villages. On May 6^th, a happy hiking activity was held for all to experience the romantic atmosphere of nature.

　　The 3^rd Taiwan Provincial Road spans over 8 towns in Miaoli County, which produce different vegetables and fruits throughout the year, acting as the major production town of organic farming in Northern Taiwan. On May 5^th, the ‘green lunch banquet’ combined Miaoli’s local agricultural production with Hakka snacks, launching a fresh lunch banquet with ingredients freshly delivered from its origin. With the creative implementation of the concept of origin-to-kitchen delivery, the farmers turned their fresh agricultural products to mouthwatering snacks, healthy jujube balls, almond tofu with taro balls and unique loquat tarts. Participants were in awe with the variety of snacks available, saying that the lunch banquet is of great value with its fresh agricultural products of the season available not only to be eaten, but also to be purchased on-site. Special activities such as sharing of small farmers, limited sale of agricultural products were also hosted in which farmers took turns to introduce and sell their products to the public on site; the lunch banquet also invited ‘Liudong Community’ to create images with bamboo, offer participants with a sip of the famous Hakka Panzhuang Tea; participants were not only able to enjoy delicious delicacies, but also experience Hakka crafts, Tong flower lamps as launched by the farmers and paper crafts for DIY workshops, not to mention the Hakka game ‘hitting gyro’ as offered by the Taiwan Hakka Culture Development Center. Participants were able to share nostalgic fun with their family and enjoy quintet performance at the banquet, adding a touch of literary atmosphere to the feast.

　　On May 6^th, the happy hiking activity invited couples on a walk to seek for the code of true love. Coupled with the mysterious scenery of the mountain forests outside of the Museum, lovers get to experience the romantic atmosphere of the nature while enjoying the pleasant performance of Hakka singer, Yong-tao, Chen. Pre-registered participants can also receive limited edition of Tongyang Candle Cup of the year and enjoy the Hakka dessert feast for free. Couples cannot be happier for that they are getting much more than their money’s worth.

　　Pre-registration for this week’s two activities already attracted more than two hundred participants. Jin-Liang, He, director of the Taiwan Hakka Culture Development Center stated that, the Hakka tea culture holds deep Hakka spirits. We are working with local farmers to combine green cuisine with green diners, offering unique experiences to the community in a healthy but fun way. Coupled with Hakka games like ‘hitting gyro’, participants can enjoy great food and have fun at the same time; through the hosting of this romantic hiking activity, we bring tourists to the mysterious lands of the Taiwan Hakka Museum. In the future, apart from promoting Hakka cultures, we will continue to support local farmers, introducing the beauty of the 3^rd Taiwan Provincial Road to more people.

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