Inaugural Hakka Language Microdrama Competition Come to a Dazzling Conclusion with 33 Groups from Across Taiwan

On the afternoon of March 15, Gu Show-faye, Minister of the Hakka Affairs Council (HAC), attended the awards ceremony of the 2026 Hakka Language Microdrama Competition and witnessed the wonderful results of its first edition alongside people from various sectors. The competition was held at Jiadong Junior High School in Pingtung County from March 14 to 15. Divided into the general and youth categories, 84 groups from all across Taiwan signed up for the event. In the end, 33 groups made it to the finals. More than 400 contestants vied for victory on the same stage, showcasing the creativity and vibrancy of Hakka culture.

In her speech, Minister Gu extended her gratitude to all participating groups, the jury, and the work team for their dedication and support—their effort made this inaugural Hakka Microdrama Competition a huge success. She said that the judges offered many valuable suggestions during the selection process. Each team demonstrated great dedication and imagination in their language performance and dramatic presentation. She also hopes that Hakka drama can continue to develop in communities around the world, allowing more people to join in and take the stage, so that everyone can become the protagonist in a story.

Minister Gu further remarked that a total of 84 groups signed up to participate this year. The competition system will continue to undergo improvements in the future. Two stages are planned for next year: the preliminary round and the final round, as well as training for drama directors. She sincerely invited everyone to continue to participate and join hands to promote the transmission and innovation of Hakka culture.

The entries in this year’s competition spanned a wide range of themes, from family stories and historical culture to contemporary issues. The performance formats also combined theater, song and dance, and a variety of stages, demonstrating the vast creative possibilities of the Hakka language. Interestingly, this year’s competition also included groups from the Bag-Gung Care Centers. Young and old alike shared the stage to deliver touching scenes of cross-generational transmission of the Hakka language.

After a fierce match, Hakka Hues from the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts won the Special Excellence Award in the youth category; and the top prize went to three groups: Pubescent Legend, hiau hag ngin, and Drama Club. HAC stated that more than a contest, the Hakka Microdrama Competition also represents an important platform for promoting the Hakka language in daily life. Going forward, a variety of activities will aim to perpetuate transmission of the Hakka language and its use in public spaces and everyday life.