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- Publication Date: 20:46, 17 October 2025
The Asia Taiwanese Hakka Association Reunion and the Handover Ceremony for the Sixth and Seventh Presidents were held grandly on the evening of 17 October at the Grand Royal Hotel in Miaoli. Miaoli County Magistrate Chung Tung-Chin attended the event to thank outgoing President Wu Hsiu-Erh for her dedicated service and to congratulate incoming President Chiu Yung-Fang.
The spirit of “The World of Hakka, Making the World Our Home” perfectly captures the courage, unity, and mutual support of Hakka people worldwide. Since its founding in 2011, the Asia Taiwanese Hakka Association has entered its seventh term, including Hakka associations from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Brunei, and Cambodia, showcasing the international reach and influence of Hakka culture.
On the evening of the ceremony, Magistrate Chung Tung-Chin attended along with Culture and Tourism Bureau Director-General Lin Yen-Fu, Hakka Affairs Council Minister Ku Hsiu-Fei, Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-Ching, and Hsinchu County Magistrate Yang Wen-Ke, among other distinguished guests. To showcase Miaoli’s warm hospitality and deep cultural roots, the event featured a special performance of "Lifting the Tea" by the Rom Shing Hakka Opera Troupe, allowing guests to experience the unique artistry of Miaoli’s Hakka heritage.
Magistrate Chung commended global Hakka leaders for using various platforms to connect communities and promote Hakka culture worldwide. He highlighted that cultural inheritance relies not only on events and exchanges but also on incorporating Hakka language and traditions into everyday life. “Let’s start by speaking Hakka more often,” he urged, “so the language continues naturally through generations. That is the most authentic and powerful way to pass on Hakka heritage.”
Magistrate Chung further noted that after the Taiwan Hakka General Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting earlier this month, the Asia Taiwanese Hakka Association also selected Miaoli as the location for its reunion and handover ceremony. once again emphasizing the county’s key role in Hakka affairs. He warmly welcomed Hakka associations from Taiwan and abroad to visit Miaoli, explore its scenic landscapes, and experience its lively cultural charm firsthand.