Deng Yu-Hsien Music Cultural Memorial Park Introduction
Deng Yuxian, known as the "Father of Taiwanese Folksongs," was born in 1906 in Longtan and moved to Xianglin in 1940. He passed away in 1944 at the age of 39. He composed numerous songs, such as "Wang Chun Feng" and "Yu Ye Hua," which are still sung today. In his honor, a music cultural park was established. Deng Yuxian's great-grandfather, Deng Zhaoxiong, was a scholar during the Qing dynasty, residing in Xianglin Township and was the founder of Wenlin Pavilion. The pavilion features displays of Deng Yuxian's written commemorations, and for those wanting to know more about him and his works, a visit to Wenlin Pavilion is recommended. Hsinchu's tribute to this great musician is the establishment of the "Deng Yuxian Music Cultural Memorial Park." Located near Wen Shan Road, Lane 131, Xianglin Township, Hsinchu County, and 8 kilometers from the 121 Provincial Highway, this park was originally the 807 Field Hospital of the military and was left abandoned for some time after the troops withdrew. The music cultural park, spanning 5,000 ping, began construction in 2004 and was completed the following year. The park features a 300-ping outdoor music stage and a memorial pavilion displaying old photographs and manuscripts of Deng Yuxian, which are the focal points of the park. A 1,500-meter boardwalk allows visitors to enjoy the towering pine forests and other trees along the way. Since 2005, the melodies of the Deng Yuxian Memorial Concert have echoed here. The park, blending nature and culture, has gradually become a community space and is now a popular spot for nearby residents to walk and relax. In the eyes of his grandson, Deng Taichao, Deng Yuxian's rich and brief life work serves as the best cultural unifier, resonating with and comforting different ethnic groups. He believes that whether his grandfather is called the "Father of Taiwanese Folksongs" or "Taiwan's Foster," his works have become a priceless cultural asset that is shared by all, intangible yet ever-present.
