Kaohsiung Hakka Cultural Museum

Kaohsiung Hakka Cultural Museum
高雄市客家文物館
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EstablishedNovember 1998
LocationSanmin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates22°39′01.2″N 120°17′44.9″E / 22.650333°N 120.295806°E / 22.650333; 120.295806
TypeMuseum
Websitekc.kshs.kh.edu.tw/ss/culture/hakka

The Kaohsiung Hakka Cultural Museum (traditional Chinese: 高雄市客家文物館; simplified Chinese: 高雄市客家文物馆; pinyin: Gāoxióngshì Kèjiā Wénwùguǎn) is a cultural museum in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.[1]

History

In 1995, Kaohsiung Mayor Wu Den-yih proposed the construction of the museum to preserve the Hakka culture. The construction of museum building was completed in November 1998.[2]

Architecture

It is located in Sanmin Park and set in 2,645 m2 of land it is dedicated to the Hakka culture, displaying artifacts. The building itself is modelled on traditional Taiwanese Hakka architecture with red glass, tiled roofs and a courtyard. [3]

Opening time

The museum opens everyday except Monday from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.[4]

Transportation

The museum is accessible within walking distance West from Houyi Station of the Kaohsiung MRT.

See also

References

  1. ^ "The New Hakka Cultural Museum".
  2. ^ "Kaohsiung Hakka Affairs Commission, Kaohsiung City Government_英文版 Hakka Cultural Museum Introduction".
  3. ^ kaohsiungwalking.kcg.gov.tw
  4. ^ "Kaohsiung Hakka Affairs Commission, Kaohsiung City Government_英文版 Hakka Cultural Museum Opening Time".


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