Deputy Minister Fan remarked that HAC also prepared multiple events on the occasion of the International Mother Language Day, such as awarding recognitions to schools where Hakka language is taught and holding award ceremonies for employees, as well as the Hakka Language Education Forum. Frontline educators are vital for the development of the Hakka language, and schools and teachers dedicated to the mission deserve incentives and appreciation. Moreover, scholars concerned about continued transmission of the Hakka language were also invited to discuss how to implement relevant language education as local language courses become mandatory, including immersive learning. The goal is for teachers to be able to teach all sorts of courses in Hakka, expanding the possibilities of Hakka language education and building an environment where Hakka is spoken naturally at all times.
Deputy Minister Fan emphasized the words by HAC Minister Yiong Con-ziin, "a generation must be devoted to saving the fate of the Hakka language". A generation spans 30 years. The central and local governments must join forces to successfully revitalize the Hakka language and culture, fulfilling the aforementioned spirit. The exhibition area not only showcased the holo language, but also Hakka and indigenous languages, demonstrating the diversity of ethnic groups in Taiwan. It is our shared duty to ensure this variety of languages is preserved for all peoples to express freely in ages to come. Going forward, the central and local governments will spare no effort to promote mother languages.
Also, a series of events were planned to mark the 2023 International Mother Language Day. 10 MOE-affiliated community education institutions and city and county public libraries held a total of 462 events with fascinating and fun contents. For more information on these events, visit the MOE Local Language Resource Website.
