Huang's Family Kitchen Introduction
Shanlin is the area with the second highest Hakka population in Kaohsiung, located in the Huang Family's House in Yue Mei Li, which has a history of over a hundred years and witnesses the process of Hakka pioneers settling and cultivating Shanlin. The entrance archway features the phrase "Filial Piety and Friendship" on the top beam, with "Five Classics, Generational Wisdom" inscribed on the back, symbolizing the importance of passing down familial values of filial piety and goodwill towards others. This reflects the Huang family's adherence to their ancestors' teachings, encouraging future generations to be respectful to elders and diligent in learning. The fan decoration on the archway is inspired by the story of Huang Xiang from the Twenty-four Filial Exemplars, known for "Fanning the Pillow and Warming the Quilt," making this archway the most well-preserved in the Hakka region. The ancient courtyard house has been well maintained and features a unique feng shui layout, making it a rare modern historical site. Upon entering Shanlin from Meinong at the intersection, a small road on the right leads to the starting point of Highway 113-1. Following this path along the waterway leads right to the century-old mango tree landmark and the constantly flowing Half-Moon Pool in front of the Huang Family's House. The main hall, "Jiangxia Hall," houses the ancestral tablets of the Huang family, and there are also facilities and structures such as a laundry area, an ancient well, and a Běgōng altar.
