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National Mobile Museum of Taiwan Literature – The Inner World of Taiwan Literature
Publication Date:‘Brightness – The Stream Never Stops Flowing: The Familial Story of Liudui and Longjian’ This book defines the three connotations of ‘culture’ through anthropology, and describes changes in Liudui Longjian (rice mill) and the labor and life of Longjian families (practitioners) from three aspects including material technology, social ethics and spiritual beliefs. Through the rise and fall of Longjian, the book explored the local culture and social situation involved in the economic changes of rice mills in Liudui. The economics of fruit orchards have overwhelmingly replaced that of rice and become the main body of the current agricultural landscape in Hakka villages in Pingtung Plains. In contrast, at the same time, Youdui as located in the north of Liudui has experienced a ‘delayed shift’ in its rice industry through the fight for monopoly tobacco crops, thereby generated a ‘cultural insulation’ effect indirectly. ‘Brightness – The Stream Never Stops Flowing: The Familial Story of Hsingchunqin and Longjian’ The protagonist, Lizhen, aged 28, is reminiscing everything she went through from when she was still small on the eve of her wedding. In the three months of preparation for the wedding, from the thunderstorms in the summer afternoon, the bowl of pork blood soup on the dining table, the scenery of the plain after the autumn harvest, to photos of the family trip… everything reminds her of the historical memory of the family. The life of her great-grandfather, born at the end of the Qing Dynasty, marks beginning of the flourishing family history. From small traders to grocery stores and even in curlews; the curlew set up by her grandfather harvests paddies from Pingtung Plain every winter year after year. Her father inherited the fire curlew when the Taiwanese society is under the transition from Japanese rule to the post-WWII historical wave. With his familiarity and passion for machinery, the family’s fire curlew headed for expansion, collection of public grain, and consistent management. However, with the implementation of agricultural policy reforms, the area for rice planation declined by year, and the earned profits were no longer able to offset the expanses of plantation. Her father started to consider thoughts of whether he should continue the business of rice harvesting. As the youngest daughter of the family, Lizhen only learned of many stories from the mouths of her grandmother, father, mother or sisters. Before forming her new family, she wants to do something for the family, leaving something for the agricultural business of the land. As the end of her wedding video draws near, her reminiscing comes to an end. This is when a new chapter for the family begins with the thoughts and decisions of Lizhen… Directed by: Hakka Affairs Council Party of Issuance: Hakka Culture Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council Issuance address: No.6, Tongke South Road, Jiouhu Village, Tongluo Township, Miaoli County Tel.: (037)985-558 Issued by: Jin-liang, He Administrative Execution: Chang-cheng, Wu, Mei-li, Yang Reviewed by: Shao-heng, Huang, Mei-ying, Wu Written by: Hsing-lan, Hung ‘Brightness – The Stream Never Stops Flowing: The Familial Story of Liudui and Longjian’ Written by: Yu-hwa, Tung ‘Brightness – The Stream Never Stops Flowing: The Familial Story of Hsingchunqin and Longjian’ Illustrated by: Hsiang-jun, Wang ‘Brightness – The Stream Never Stops Flowing: The Familial Story of Hsingchunqin and Longjian’ Executive Editor: Ling-hsiu, Su Art Editor: Mei-rong, Song Photographer: Hsiao-ching, Hsu, Hsing-lan, Hung Administrative Assistant: Shi-jie, Kuo Party of Execution: Graduate Institute of Hakka Culture, National Kaohsiung Normal University Date of Issuance: June, 2017 First edition Cost of Book/Works (fixed price): NTD $400 GPN：1010600806、1010600807 ISBN：978-986-05-2717-9、978-986-05-2718-6
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‘The Lively End of Winter Performance’
Publication Date:‘The Lively End of Winter Performance’ The End of Winter Performance of Taiwanese Hakka villages, also known as Peace Performance, originates from the traditional concept of ‘wish by spring, harvest by autumn’. Hakka farmers make their wishes every spring, hoping that the weather would be mild, benefiting the year’s harvest; by the time of harvest in autumn, to thank the blessing of gods, they would prepare rich sacrifices and invite foreign troupes to perform before the gods as a meaning of grandeur to show their appreciation to the gods. Such traditions are shared by many in the early days. The picture book, ‘The Lively End of Winter Performance’, is about a farmer village the little buffalo Adigu lives in. As there has been no rain for some time already, the rice of the village is about to die. Adigu is worried that if the rice cannot be harvested, the village might not host an End of Winter Performance. He would then be unable to enjoy the feast, so he hurried to the upper reaches of the waterway to seek the help of Field Pak-kung with Ajiujian. However, the two fell asleep accidentally. In his dream, Adigu saw an old man with silver beards grinning at him. He even found himself lying on the soft clouds… A series of exciting and interesting adventures begin here. Directed by: Hakka Affairs Council Party of Issuance: Hakka Culture Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council Issuance address: No.6, Tongke South Road, Jiouhu Village, Tongluo Township, Miaoli County Tel.: (037)985-558 Issued by: Jin-liang He Master plan: Chang-cheng Wu Administrative planning: De-Qi Wu, Zhu-Cheng Wu, Yu-Qing Lai, Wei-Zhen Li, Jing-Wei Wen Planning and execution: Hui-Zhu Liang, Fang-Zhi Xu, Jia-Yu Qiu Design and production: Magic Digital Computer Multimedia Co., Ltd. Date of Issuance: June, 2017 First edition Cost of Book/Works (fixed price): NTD $350 GPN：1010600647 ISBN：978-986-05-2216-7
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‘The Secrets of Liudui Sports Games’
Publication Date:‘The Secrets of Liudui Sports Games’ ‘Liudui’ is a synonym of Southern Taiwanese Hakka. It represents the main areas of Hakka residence in the Kaohsiung and Pingtung area, including Qiandui, Houdui, Zuodui, Youdui, Zhongdui and Hsianfengdui. The word ‘Liudui’ originates from when Hakka was threatened by the resistance of foreign troops during the Qing Dynasty, thereby forming a spontaneous military organization under the name ‘Liudui’. ‘Liudui Sports Games’ is organized by their descendants of future generations to commemorate the friendship of their ancestors, so as to bring together the spirit of unity of Hakka people. It is also widely known as the ‘Olympic Games under Dawushan’. ‘The Secrets of Liudui Sports Games’ combines fantasy magic under the structure of the original history. The courageous Jin and Lan are fighting against the invasion of the dark and evil forces. With the help of Panhua Fairy and flower elves, a team of volunteers is formed to pass on the historical spirit and cultural significance of the Liudui Sports Games. As time flies by, people start to forget the origin and significance of history and culture. The demon king of the story represents the current situation of the loss of Hakka culture. Jin and Lan symbolizes the power of preservation and inheritance of Hakka culture. The story tells us that only the spirit of returning to culture can produce meaning for rituals, otherwise they are no more than just in form. Directed by: Hakka Affairs Council Party of Issuance: Hakka Culture Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council Issuance address: No.6, Tongke South Road, Jiouhu Village, Tongluo Township, Miaoli County Tel.: (037)985-558 Publisher: Jin-Liang He Chief Planning: Chang-Cheng Wu Administrative Planning: Yu-Qing Lai, De-Qi Wu, Zhu-Cheng Wu, Wei-Zhen Li Planning and execution: Fang-Zhi Xu, Xiu-Ying Qiu Design and production: Juqi Digital Technology Co., Ltd. Date of Issuance: August, 2017 First edition Cost of Book/Works (fixed price): NTD $350 GPN：1010601087 ISBN：978-986-04-8864-7
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Granny’s Hidden Treasure
Publication Date:Book Title: Granny’s Hidden Treasure Publishing Party: Hakka Culture Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council Editor/Author/Translator: Written by Jen-jun, Yeh, Jun-ming, Hsu Publisher: Hakka Culture Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council Date of Publication: June, 2016 ‘Granny’s Hidden Treasure’ is a picture book about love and heritage. The story originates from the mysterious chest under Granny’s bed… Her grandson, Benji, heads towards the forest alone courageously in hope to fulfill Granny’s wishes. He meets Bobo the monkey, Jinjin the owl and the old tree Grandpa. They accompanied Benji on his quest for materials and tools for ‘bamboo curtains’, leading on to a series of interesting and exciting stories. The picture book is equipped with a teaching DVD (including animation and study list) for use in teaching or parent-child storytelling.
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2014 Liudui Hakka Seminar Proceedings – The History, Culture and People’s Lives
Publication Date:Book Title: 2014 Liudui Hakka Seminar Proceedings – The History, Culture and People’s Lives Publishing Institution: Hakka Culture Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council Editor / Author / Translator: Edited by Li-min, Liu, Rui-hong, Tu, Han, Li Publisher: Hakka Culture Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council Date of Publication: November, 2014 This book complies the keynote speeches and academic papers published by the expert scholars of the ‘2014 Liudui Hakka Seminars’. It is divided into three major Liudui Hakka themes, including ‘history and local characteristics’, ‘Liudui vision and common culture’ and ‘cultural sightseeing and festivals’.
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The Special Gift
Publication Date:Book Title: The Special Gift Publishing Institution: Hakka Culture Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council Editor / Author / Translator: Edited by Ming-fang, Hsieh. Illustrated by A-qi Publisher: Hakka Culture Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council Date of Publication: August, 2015 A tiger is new to the forest. With the terrible noises, violent shaking and huge flying shadows… What is the mystery behind it all? He moves such strange items into his house every day, what is he planning…… The oiled paper umbrella is an iconic traditional know-how of the Hakka population. In order to introduce which to the younger generation, ‘The Special Gift’ Hakka know-how picture book embodies the materials of the oiled paper umbrella and cultural meaning of the Hakka lives into the lively presentation of a children’s picture book. Through a series of interesting stories brought by the new member of the forest, young readers can learn about the beauty of Hakka oiled paper umbrella, and the intertwining cultural meaning of oiled paper umbrellas and Hakka culture.
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The Japanese Hakka - A Preliminary Study of Japanese Hakka Studies
Publication Date:Book Title: The Japanese Hakka - A Preliminary Study of Japanese Hakka Studies Publishing Institution: Hakka Culture Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council Editor / Author / Translator: Publisher: Date of Publication: February, 2015 This book compiles the results of researches carried out by the Hakka Culture Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council targeting Hakka population living in Japan, including topics such as the analysis of Japanese Hakka publications, literature review of Japanese Hakka culture, preliminary research of Japanese Hakka culture and ethnicity, analysis of Japanese Hakka immigration and population, characteristics of professions of the Japanese Hakka population, community and public participation of the Japanese Hakka population, Japanese Hakka characteristics, etc.
