Meinong Hakka Culture Museum

The Meinong Hakka Culture Museum (Chinese: 美濃客家文物館; pinyin: Měinóng Kèjiā Wénwùguǎn) is a cultural museum in Meinong District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.[2]

Meinong Hakka Culture Museum
美濃客家文物館
Established28 April 2001[1]
LocationMeinong, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates22°54′40″N 120°33′27″E
TypeMuseum
ArchitectHsie Ying-jun

History

During the opening ceremony speech on 28 April 2001, President Chen Shui-bian emphasized the effort by the central government to preserve Hakka culture and give it the recognition it deserves.

Architecture

The museum design was inspired by simplicity and minimalism. Combining the architecture of tobacco (curing) shed and traditional trilateral courtyard house, it embraces innovation and modernity.[3]

Exhibitions

The museum displays Hakka and Meinong culture and history, emphasizing the relationship between the people and their environment.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Hakka identity gets a boost with museum". Taipei Times. 2014-04-14. Retrieved 2014-04-21.
  2. "Welcome to Meinong District Office". Meinong-en.kcg.gov.tw. 2010-12-02. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2014-04-21.
  3. "Meinong Hakka Cultural Museum(Meinong District)". K720.kcg.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-04-21.
  4. http://khh.travel/Article.aspx?a=6423&l=2&stype=1058&sitem=4111
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