These
pictures demonstrate the rich tradition of
music, theater and pageantry that is integral
to the Hakka experience and pivotal to
contemporary Chinese culture. With high spirits
and an optimistic approach to life, the Hakka People have
made many contributions to China's complex and vibrant
society. The Hakka set trends and define
tradition. They are also known to be risk
takers and innovators in business. Over the
last few centuries, the Hakka have migrated around the world,
bringing Chinese culture and economic influence to every
continent.
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These images
provide a vivid illustration of the fascinating
world of Hakka Theater. This regional form of
Chinese entertainment combines a
compelling musical performance
with a dramatic presentation of complex narrative.
Based on the fabled Hakka experience, the
informative cultural stage has a
widespread and timeless relevance
that is enjoying a surge in popularity. The inspiring
theatrical performance is praised for
offering perceptive symbolism
and insightful commentary to invoke themes
that resonate with audiences around China.
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The images above
and below illustrate the traditional
Hakka Heartland in Southeastern China. The rolling
mountains and fertile valleys of
Northern Guangdong and Southern
Fujian are often referred to as the
Hakka Shangri-La. This pristine region preserves
the original interaction with nature that
the Hakka have cherished for
millennia. In this mystical land,
the Hakka People continue to emphasize farming as
a way of life and many of the villages are
completely encircled by verdant
fields, including terraced
agriculture on cascading hills.
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Life is serene
in the Tulou villages and green valleys
of the Hakka Heartland. The natural setting in a
climate that is nearly tropical
provides an ongoing foundation
for the continuation of Hakka traditions.
With hard work and imagination, the self reliant
Hakka People have created a cultural
and geographic anchor that has
endured for centuries & served as
a base for a dynamic people who have frequently
migrated to distant lands.
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Images of Hakka
People around Asia: 1) Mr. Lee Kuan Yew,
the former Prime Minister and founding father of
modern Singapore. 2) Ms. Fann Wong, an
actress from Singapore. 3) Tea
ceremony in Taiwan. 4) Chinese
celebration in Malaysia. Many Hakka have migrated
to Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Indonesia and the
Philippines. The Malaysian city
of Kuala Lumpur was founded by
Hakka settlers and the Hakka are the largest cultural
group in Singapore. The Hakka are widely
recognized for an ability to
adapt to many environments & they
are known for emphasizing Chinese culture in the
context of regional traditions. Since the
Hakka often combine their own
traditions with local customs,
Hakka culture varies somewhat across the Asia Pacific
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Many dimensions
of Chinese life emanate from Hakka culture.
The images above reflect the Hakka flair for
creative endeavor in the context
of cultural continuity. From
modest tea ceremonies to large scale musicals,
complex opera and dramatic cinema, the Hakka
People illuminate China's
cultural traditions with a well
balanced convergence of wisdom, confidence and humility.
In their odyssey through space and
time, the Hakka have influenced
the course of Chinese history for
many centuries and they have won a special place
in the hearts of the Chinese people. The
nomadic farmers with unique and
visionary concepts had a crucial
role in shaping classical Chinese culture
and they now have a significant role in shaping
the cultural future of China.
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Hakka Green
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