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    Yunlin Lunbei, Erlun and Xiluo are the areas with the most traditional Zhaoan Hakka settlements and population distribution in Taiwan. It still retains unique language accents, traditional folklore, martial arts skills and traditional cuisine. Different from the Hakka people in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and six heap areas of Taiwan. Zhaoan Hakka settlements is a very distinctive cultural group. Especially when the early Hakka ancestors of Zhaoan went to Yunlin to reclaim their land, in order to protect their homes and guard against the intrusion of thieves, villagers will hold a torch and stay up late at night. With the change of society, lifting the torch has lost its defense function. It has become the custom of "Mid Autumn Festival to meet the dark scenery", and it is also a common memory of community residents.

 
    The theme of this year’s festival will be “Light the Hakka Village with the torch.”Inviting people to take part in the activities of “Bamboo Torch Marching.” The participants can also create their own creative paper torch for their environmental protection prayers. Experience the important folklore of Zhaoan Hakka culture together. This year's Hakka Cultural Festival in Zhaoan is not only for fun, but also inherits the important meaning of ancient people's early life wisdom.
 

    “Zhaoan Hakka Cultural Festival in Yunlin.” including the Hakka ancient building, cultural performance, traditional cuisine and experience tour. This festival not only provides you a chance to learn more about Taiwan’s Hakka culture, but also gives you the chance to explore the beauty of Formosa with your friends and family! Everyone is welcome to come here, so grab your family and friends and we hope to see you soon!