Meinong Hakka Culture Museum

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Meinong Hakka Culture Museum
美濃客家文物館
General information
Type	Museum
Location	Meinong, Kaohsiung, Taiwan  Taiwan
Opening	28 April 2001[1]
Cost	NT$ 120 million
Design and construction
Architect	Hsie Ying-jun

The Meinong Hakka Culture Museum (Chinese: 美濃客家文物館; pinyin: Měinóng Kèjiā Wénwùguǎn) is a cultural museum in Meinong District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.^[2]

History

During the opening ceremony speech on 28 April 2001, President Chen Shui-bian emphasized the effort by Taiwan government to preserve Hakka culture and give it the recognition it deserves.

Architecture

The museum design was inspired by simplicity and minimalism. It is a blend of cigarette house and traditional residence where it embraces innovation and modernity.^[3]

See also

• List of museums in Taiwan

References

Kaohsiung City Districts Districts of Kaohsiung City seat: Lingya and Fengshan Earlier districts Gushan Lingya Nanzih Cianjin Cianjhen Cijin Sanmin Siaogang Sinsing Yancheng Zuoying Fengshan region Daliao Dashe Dashu Fengshan Linyuan Niaosong Renwu Gangshan region Alian Gangshan Hunei Lujhu Mituo Cieding Ciaotou Tianliao Yanchao Yong'an Zihguan Cishan region Jiasian Liouguei Meinong Neimen Cishan Shanlin Mountain indigenous districts Namasia Maolin Taoyuan Note: Although Hanyu Pinyin is the national standard, Tongyong Pinyin is still commonly used in Kaohsiung. Attractions Historical sites Former British Consulate at Takao Holy Rosary Cathedral Museums Chung Li-he Museum Cijin Shell Museum Kaohsiung Astronomical Museum Kaohsiung Hakka Cultural Museum Kaohsiung Harbor Museum Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts Kaohsiung Museum of History Kaohsiung Museum of Labor Meinong Hakka Culture Museum National Science and Technology Museum Republic of China Air Force Museum Soya-Mixed Meat Museum Taiwan Sugar Museum Takao Railway Museum YM Museum of Marine Exploration Kaohsiung Others Chang-Gu World Trade Center Qijin Ferry Dream Mall Kaohsiung Fisherman's Wharf Kaohsiung International Airport Liuhe Night Market Lotus Lake Love River Tuntex Sky Tower Urban Spotlight Arcade Dragon and Tiger Pagodas Shou Shan Zoo Education Public universities National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism National Kaohsiung Marine University National Kaohsiung Normal University National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences National Sun Yat-sen University National University of Kaohsiung Other schools Kaohsiung American School Kaohsiung Japanese School Kaohsiung Medical University Municipal Kaohsiung Girls' Senior High School Municipal Kaohsiung Senior High School Chung Shan Industrial and Commercial School