Gu Show-faye, Minister of the Hakka Affairs Council, visited the Arts and Culture Plaza in Xinpu Township, Hsinchu County on November 9 to attend the Ban Tiau Festival alongside Town Mayor Chen Ying-lou; Chang Chi-ming, Deputy Director of the Transportation and Tourism Department, Hsinchu County Government; other county government officers; and a multitude of local residents. Minister Gu said that despite northern and southern Hakkas have different eating habits and even names for flat rice noodles, ban tiau and mien pa ban, these are all our childhood memories, part of our cultural legacy. She therefore expressed gratitude to all Hakka people for keeping the “taste memory” alive.
Minister Gu also pointed out that despite flavor and seasoning varies with each region, one thing never changes: Hakka people everywhere are friendly, warm, and hospitable. Wherever you hear someone speak Hakka, they’ll treat you caringly—that’s our cultural legacy, too. Moreover, Hsinpu Township Mayor Chen extended his thanks to HAC for supporting the Ban Tiau Festival and local construction projects. Minister Gu replied that these are the fruits of collaboration between the central and local governments. HAC’s chief duties are to empower townships comprising Hakka villages and their residents to transmit Hakka culture, satisfy the needs of village locals, give back to villages, and lead everyone to jointly promote local development of Hakka villages.
Taste Memories Passed Down by Hakka Villagers: Minister Gu Supports Flat Rice Noodle Culture by Participating in Ban Tiau Festival
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