(All photos: Hakka Public Communication Foundation)
THCDC Director-General Ho invited the public to have a glimpse of the exhibition of the precious cultural relics and historical materials in Taiwan Hakka Museum, while NMH Director-General Liao hopes that, through this special exhibition on Hakka floral arts, there will be more opportunities for THCDC and NMH to work together.
The exhibition features unique Hakka customs “kon faˊ (看花)” and “panˇ faˊ (盤花).” The former is preserved by Hakka settlements in northern Taiwan while the latter prevails in the Liudui area in the south of the country. Traditionally, “kon faˊ” refers to the circular embroidery piece with auspicious patterns carefully crafted by a Hakka bride. It is not only for guests to appreciate at the wedding, but also as an offering on the altar during the Lunar New Year.
Out of 104 Hakka embroidery pieces, NMH selected 45 fine items for this exhibition.
The other Hakka tradition “panˇ faˊ” is maintained by Liudui’s Hakka people, who stack locally grown flowers on a round shallow plate as an offering on certain ritual occasions such as birthdays of gods and worshipping ceremonies.
In folk festivals and religious rituals, residents of Hakka settlements in northern Taiwan present floral embroidery pieces to gods or ancestors while Hakka people in southern Taiwan display a plate of flowers, expressing their respect and reverence to pray for heath, peace, and good luck. Both traditions—“kon faˊ” and “panˇ faˊ”—play an important role in traditional Hakka customs, profoundly showing the ethnic group’s cultural characteristics.
Detailed information on the exhibition can be found at THCDC’s website: http://thcdc.hakka.gov.tw/ or Facebook fan page of Taiwan Hakka Museum: https://zh-tw.facebook.com/hakkapark/.
Exhibition information
Date & Time: From Jan. 26 to Aug. 31, 9:00-17:00 (Closed Tuesday)
Location: Taiwan Hakka Museum (6 Tongke S. Rd., Jiouhu Village,Tongluo Township, Miaoli County)