Deng Yu-xian Music Culture Memorial Park Introduction
Deng Yu-Hsien, known as the "Father of Taiwanese Folk Songs," was born in Longtan in 1906 and relocated to Xionglin 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. 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, residing in Xionglin Township and founding the Wenlin Pavilion, where exhibits memorializing Deng Yu-Hsien's writings are displayed. For those wanting to learn more about him and his works, a visit to the Wenlin Pavilion is recommended. Hsinchu pays tribute to this musical icon by establishing the "Deng Yu-Hsien Music Cultural Memorial Park." Located near Alley 131, Wenshan Road, Xionglin Township, Hsinchu County, and 8 kilometers along Provincial Highway 121, the park was originally the site of the Army's 807 Field Hospital, which was abandoned for a period after the troops withdrew. Covering an area of 5,000 ping, construction on the music cultural park began in 2004 and was completed the following year. The park features a 300 ping outdoor music stage and memorial pavilion showcasing old photos and manuscript reproductions of Deng Yu-Hsien, which are the focal points of the area. A 1,500-meter walkway provides visitors with views of towering pine forests and various flora. Since 2005, the Deng Yu-Hsien Memorial Concert has been held here regularly. The park, combining nature and culture, has gradually become more integrated into the community and serves 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 creative legacy, though brief, is seen as the ultimate unifier of different ethnic groups, bringing comfort and connection to diverse communities. He believes that whether referred to as the "Father of Taiwanese Folk Songs" or "Taiwan's Foster," his works have become an invaluable cultural asset, shared by all, intangible yet omnipresent.
