Taoyuan North District Hakka Cultural Hall Introduction
The "Northern District Hakka Cultural Center," located in Bade District, officially opened on October 23, 2021. The northern Taoyuan area is home to about 260,000 Hakka people, and the main mission of the center is to connect the local Hakka historical and cultural context and to restore the cultural identity of the Hakka community. The center focuses on Hakka poetry, Hakka mountain songs, and local Hakka culture. It features exhibitions dedicated to two significant figures: Hakka poet Du Panfang and national treasure of Hakka mountain songs Lai Bixia. The center aims to promote and preserve Hakka culture through their outstanding artistic achievements. Inside the center, there are music and dance classrooms, multipurpose classrooms, and presentation rooms, as well as a Hakka concert hall that can accommodate 200 seats. The exterior features an open grassy area suitable for conducting a variety of rich Hakka cultural activities. (Source: Hakka Affairs Council of the government)
