Meinong Hakka Culture Museum

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The Meinong Hakka Culture Museum (traditional Chinese: 美濃客家文物館; simplified Chinese: 美浓客家文物馆; pinyin: Měinóng Kèjiā Wénwùguǎn) is a cultural museum in Meinong District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Established28 April 2001
LocationMeinong, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates22°54′40″N 120°33′27″E
Typemuseum
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Meinong Hakka Culture Museum
美濃客家文物館
Established28 April 2001
LocationMeinong, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates22°54′40″N 120°33′27″E
Typemuseum
ArchitectHsie Ying-jun
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History

During the opening ceremony speech on 28 April 2001, President Chen Shui-bian emphasized the effort by the central government to preserve Hakka culture and give it the recognition it deserves.[1][2]

Architecture

The museum building consists of 2 floors.[3] The museum design was inspired by simplicity and minimalism. Combining the architecture of tobacco (curing) shed and traditional trilateral courtyard house, it embraces innovation and modernity.[4]

Exhibitions

The museum displays Hakka and Meinong culture and history, emphasizing the relationship between the people and their environment.[5]

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