Deng Yu-Hsien Music Cultural Memorial Park Introduction
Deng Yu-hsien, known as the "Father of Taiwanese Songs," was born in 1906 in Longtan and moved to Xianglin in 1940. He passed away in 1944 at the age of 39. He composed countless songs, such as "Wang Chun Feng" and "Yu Ye Hua," which continue to be sung today. In appreciation of him, a music and culture park was established. Deng Yu-hsien's great-grandfather, Deng Zhao Xiong, was a scholar during the Qing Dynasty, residing in Xianglin Township, and was the founder of Wenlin Pavilion, where a display commemorating Deng Yu-hsien's writings is arranged. For those interested in learning more about him and his work, visiting Wenlin Pavilion is recommended. The way Hsinchu honors this great musician is by establishing the "Deng Yu-hsien Music and Culture Memorial Park," located near Lane 131, Wenshan Road in Xianglin Township, Hsinchu County, about 8 kilometers from County Road 121. The park was originally the site of the Military 807 Field Hospital and was abandoned for some time after the troop withdrawal. The 5,000 ping music and culture park began construction in the 93rd year of the Republic and was completed the following year. The focal points of the park include a 300 ping outdoor music stage, a memorial pavilion displaying old photographs and manuscripts of Deng Yu-hsien. A 1,500-meter boardwalk leads visitors to appreciate the towering pine forest and other flora. Since the 94th year of the Republic, the music from the Deng Yu-hsien Memorial Concert has continued to echo in this area. This park, where nature and culture are combined, has gradually become a community site, serving as a pleasant walking and resting place for nearby residents. The rich creations of Deng Yu-hsien's short life are regarded by his grandson Deng Tai-chao as the best fusion agent for different ethnic groups, bringing close and soothing comfort to diverse communities. He feels that whether his grandfather is called the "Father of Taiwanese Songs" or "Taiwan's Foster," his works have transformed into invaluable cultural assets that are shared by all, intangible yet omnipresent.
