Taipei Travel

The Hakka are also known as "ke jia ren" or "guest people," for their propensity for living a semi-nomadic lifestyle. This cultural centre is quite interesting, I have visited it several times. About 15 to 20% of Taiwan's people are of Hakka origin.

The Hakka are a Han Chinese subgroup who are commonly known as "Ke jia" or "guest people." About 15 to 20 percent of Taiwan's population is of Hakka descent. The Hakka Cultural Center is a museum. Some captions, though not all, are in English. The museum gives a good insight into Hakka life, especially in Taiwan. The Hakka are hard workers who value scholarship. Many famous people have been Hakka, including Dr Sun Yat-sen, founder of modern China, and probably Deng Xiaoping, the man who put China on the road to prosperity. The museum takes an hour or so to see' It also has an interesting kitchen garden; cultural performances are often held here. Entry is gratis.

Some art paintings and Hakka Barbie doll display. Happened to be around the area so just popped by to see what’s up.

My family is Hakka Chinese Jamaican and I've been learning and sharing much information about the Hakka people, particularly those in the Caribbean and of Jamaican descent. I was excited to take a side trip to Taiwan before I went to see my family in Shenzhen. This place really is quite interesting and the people are so friendly! They were not used to seeing a mixed-race, Black Hakka person, but that's what I am and they were very embracing and endearing! The exhibits were about the people, traditional Hakka rammed-earth architecture called tulous, cooking, music, etc. I especially enjoyed the display of Hakka musical instruments!

Worth checking out if near. Not far from Tai power station. 4 floors of Hakka exhibitions. And a nice park area to walk. I enjoyed it