Deng Yu-Hsien Music and Culture Memorial Park Introduction
Deng Yu-hsien, known as the "Father of Taiwanese Folk Songs," was born in 1906 in Longtan and moved to Xianglin in 1940. He passed away in 1944 at the age of 39. He created numerous songs, including famous pieces like "Wang Chun Feng" and "Yu Ye Hua," which are still sung today. To honor him, a music cultural park was established. Deng Yu-hsien's great-grandfather, Deng Zhao-xiong, was a scholar during the Qing Dynasty and resided in Xianglin Township. He was the founder of Wenlin Pavilion, which features displays commemorating Deng Yu-hsien. For those who wish to learn more about his life and work, a visit to Wenlin Pavilion is recommended. Hsinchu has also paid tribute to this great musician by establishing the "Deng Yu-hsien Music Cultural Memorial Park." The park is located near Lane 131 on Wenshan Road in Xianglin Township, Hsinchu County, about 8 kilometers from County Road 121. Originally a base for the 807th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, it was abandoned for a period after the troops left. The 5,000-ping music cultural park began construction in 2004 and was completed the following year. Its 300-ping outdoor music stage and commemorative pavilion, featuring old photographs and manuscript reproductions of Deng Yu-hsien, are the focal points of the park. A 1,500-meter boardwalk leads visitors through towering pine forests and lush vegetation. Since 2005, the sounds of the Deng Yu-hsien Memorial Concert have echoed through this space. The park, which integrates nature and culture, has gradually become a community hub, serving as a popular spot for local residents to walk and relax. In the eyes of his grandson, Deng Tai-chao, Deng Yu-hsien's rich artistic legacy, despite his short life, is considered a prime example of cultural integration, touching and comforting different ethnic groups. He believes that whether referred to as the "Father of Taiwanese Folk Songs" or the "Taiwanese Foster," his works have become an invaluable cultural asset shared by all, intangible yet omnipresent.
