Deng Yu-Hsien Music Cultural Memorial Park Introduction
Deng Yu-hsien, known as the "Father of Taiwanese Folk Songs," was born in 1906 in Longtan and moved to Xiulung in 1940. He passed away in 1944 at the age of 39. He composed countless songs, including famous pieces like "Wang Chun Feng" and "Yu Ye Hua," which continue to be sung today. In gratitude for his contributions, a music cultural park was established in his honor. Deng Yu-hsien's great-grandfather, Deng Zhaoxiong, was a scholar during the Qing Dynasty who resided in Xiulung and was the founder of Wenlin Pavilion, which features exhibitions of Deng Yu-hsien's written works. For those wanting to learn more about him and his music, a visit to Wenlin Pavilion is recommended. Hsinchu honors this musical giant by establishing the "Deng Yu-hsien Music Cultural Memorial Park." The park is located near Lane 131, Wenshan Road, Xiulung Township in Hsinchu County, about 8 kilometers from County Road 121. The site was formerly the 807th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital and was abandoned for some time after the troops withdrew. Construction of the 5,000 ping music cultural park began in 2004 and was completed the following year. The park's highlights include a 300 ping outdoor musical stage and a memorial pavilion featuring old photographs and manuscript files of Deng Yu-hsien. A 1,500-meter walkway around the park invites visitors to admire the towering pine trees and flowering plants. Since 2005, music from the Deng Yu-hsien Memorial Concert has resonated throughout the area. This park, which combines nature and culture, has gradually become a community center and a pleasant spot for nearby residents to stroll and relax. In the eyes of his grandson, Deng Taichao, Deng Yu-hsien's rich creations during his brief life serve as a perfect unifier among different communities, comforting the hearts of diverse groups. He believes that whether referred to as the "Father of Taiwanese Folk Songs" or "Taiwan's Foster," his works have become an intangible but invaluable cultural asset shared by all.
