HAKKA – 客家

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THE HAKKA PEOPLE – 客家族

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Location of the Island of Taiwan in East Asia
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Island of Taiwan & Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu Islands.
Also shown are:
Green Island (Lu Dao) & Orchid Island (Lan Yu).
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Administrative Divisions of Taiwan
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Traditional geographical distribution of Highland Peoples.
Alternate spellings or names:
Taroko (Truku, Seediq); Yami (Tao)
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Satellite image of Taiwan showing the central mountains. Compare this image with the map (above) to appreciate the geographic distribution of the Highland Peoples.
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Legacy map showing distribution of Hakka People in red
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THE HAKKA PEOPLE – 客家族

Raknus Selu Trail, part of the National Greenway System. Camphor Laurel provided raw material in the 1800’s for film, spices, dynamite & preservatives. The laurel was harvested in the mountains of north-central Taiwan & carried +250 miles on the “Raknus Selu” to the Dahan River & shipped to the trading port in Taipei. “Raknus Selu” means “Camphor Trail” in the Hakka Language.
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  • The Hakka People of Taiwan – 客家族

  • The Hakka (客家, Kèjiā) are a Han Chinese cultural group distinguished by their history of migration, language & strong communal traditions. The name “Hakka” literally means “guest families,” reflecting their long history of relocating to new regions. On the Island of Taiwan, the Hakka are one of the major ethnic-cultural communities, alongside “Hoklo” ( “Minnan” ) people & Indigenous peoples. The Hakka trace their ancestry to northern China & migrated south over many centuries due to war, famine & political instability. Large numbers of Hakka settlers arrived in Taiwan between the 17th and 19th centuries, mainly from Guangdong Province in southern China. They often settled in less fertile or hilly areas, which shaped their reputation for resilience & hard work.

  • Hakka people presently comprise roughly 15–20% of Taiwan’s population. Major Hakka regions include: Taoyuan, Hsinchu County, Hsinchu City, Miaoli County, the inland areas of Pingtung County & Parts of Kaohsiung. Many Hakka communities are located near foothills rather than in the coastal plains.

Hakka “Tulou” Round House – 客家圓樓
Houlong Township. Miaoli
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  • The Hakka place strong emphasis on education, frugality, perseverance & family solidarity. Hakka People embrace spiritual beliefs that are a blend of folk religion, ancestor worship, Buddhism & Taoism. Hakka place strong focus on ancestral halls & lineage remembrance. The Hakka are known for gender equality with women often working alongside men in agriculture. Traditional Hakka homes (“Tulou” – 客家圓 ) are practical, defensive & adapted to rugged terrain. In Taiwan, homes are simpler than the famous “tulou” of the Hakka communities of mainland China but still emphasize clan-based living.

Preparing the “Lei cha” – 擂茶 – a dintinctive
Hakka ground tea with herbs & nuts
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  • Hakka cuisine is known for being savory and preserved, reflecting historical scarcity: (i.) Lei cha (擂茶) is the dintinctive Hakka ground tea with herbs & nuts; (ii.) Hakka stuffed tofu; (iii.) Pork with preserved mustard greens; and (iv.) Salt-baked chicken.

  • In Modern Taiwan, the Hakka people played a major roles in: (i.) Agriculture; (ii.) Education; (iii.) Politics; and (iv.) Cultural preservation. The Taiwanese government has established institutions such as the “Hakka Affairs Council” to promote Hakka rights, language & culture. “Hakka identity” today is both distinct & fully integrated into Taiwan’s broader society

  • taiwantoday.tw – “Strangers in Taiwan – Some Two Million Hakkas Call Themselves Guests although they have been on the Island almost as long as the Hoklo People” @ Taiwan Today e-zine

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THE TAIWANESE HAKKA LANGUAGE – 臺灣客家話

AREAS where HAKKA is the
STATUTORY REGIONAL LANGUAGE
( “HAKKA BASIC ACT” )
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  • The Taiwanese Hakka Language – 臺灣客家話言

  • The Hakka language is a distinct branch of the Sinitic (Chinese) language family. In Taiwan, the most common variety spoken is Sixian Hakka, though several dialects exist. Hakka is not mutually intelligible with Mandarin or Southern Min (Hokkien).
    Taiwan actively supports Hakka language preservation through: (i.) Public broadcasting; (ii.) Education; and (iii.) Cultural programs. Many Hakka Taiwanese are bilingual or trilingual (Hakka, Mandarin & often Hokkien). There is a growing movement to revitalize Hakka language & culture, especially among younger generations.

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