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 According
to literature and field studies, extensive development of Longtan dates back to
1851. After developing Dasi, Lin Pen Yuan proceeded to develop Longtan. The area
was first inhabited by people from Fujian and Guangdong. Later, because of the infertile
soil, the Fujianese moved away. A small group became assimilated into the Hakka
people turning Longtan into the place where the hard-working Cantonese Hakka people
established themselves.Currently, there are approximately 2.5 million Hakka people
among the population in Taiwan. The Hakka people are known for their hard-working
spirit. In the township of Longtan, three fifths of the people are Hakka. The Hakka
people of Longtan immigrated primarily from Jiayingzhou, today’s Mei Xian in Guandong.
Due to their long relocation journey, the Hakka people formed its culturally unique
Hakka community after arriving in Taiwan. They have created strong organizations.
The Hakka people are known for being keen about maintaining and sharing their collective
memories. They like to participate in and to organize activities to build relationships.
This is an extension of the traditional organization of big families. |
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Hakka families, many generations live under the same roof. Despite rapid changes
in the organization of families in today’s society, traditional ideas are more deeply
rooted in the Hakka culture than in other cultures. The Hakka people tend to favor
men over women; however, the relationship between the two genders is generally equal.
Hakka girls work besides Hakka boys. Whether in the fields or around the house,
they are multi-talented. Maintaining family closeness is
at the center of Hakka
people’s lives. They are loyal to their families, live orderly lives and seldom
travel alone. In the workforce, the Hakka people are known for being respectful
towards superiors and responsible in their duties. |
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