內灣Neiwan

?In Taiwan, Formosa, are many different culture and tribes, one of which is Hakka. Hakka people are known for their virtues, such as thrift attitude and simplicity. They have lived in villages since a long period ago, generally called “Hakka tribes”.

Now, Hakka tribes have gradually developed into characteristic ones and become the ideal spots, people may visit on holidays; for example, Nanchang(南庄 ), Neiwan, Meinong(美濃 ).

Now, we are going to use Neiwan as our topic of project. By means of visiting Neiwan ourselves, hope we can realize the beautiful Hakka culture more.

Motivation

Hsinchu County Visitor Center

OverviewLocation

Traffic

The Origins of Neiwan

Evolution of Neiwan

Attractions

Special Snacks

Hakka Ground Tea DIY

Special in Neiwan

Conclusion

References

Location

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Neiwan is located in Hsinchu County, ‘‘Hengshan Town’’.

The majority of Neiwan inhabitants is Hakka.

Train

Taiwan High Speed Rail

Shuttle bus

Drive yourself

Traffic

At early time,Neiwan had a laudatory title “The village of Cherry blossoms”.

The Origin

of Neiwan

A legend has it that Atayal Tribes consider the local topography similar to bananas , and ” banana ” in Atayal language sounds like ”Neiwan”.

Looking from the ‘‘Pan long bridge’’ to the ‘‘Neiwan bridge’’, the terrain of Neiwan looks like a crescent. That is the origin of the name, Neiwan.

The Origin of the name “Neiwan”

Evolution of

Neiwan

In early times, Neiwan was inhabited by Atayal. Until the end of Qing Dynasty, there were twelve families of Hakka people coming over Neiwan. With the territorial sovereign right threatened. Atayal conflicted with Hakka people.

During the Japanese Colonial period, Japanese intended to occupy the forest resources by expelling disobedient Atayal from Neiwan by force; however, Hakka people were still allowed to reside in Neiwan. Consequently, Hakka People have become the majority in Neiwan so far.

The stone was built in memory of the contributions and scarifications of ancestors

Neiwan Train Station

It was built in Japanese colonial period.

It still retains the Japanese-style bungalows and the roof covered with”Japanese culture tile”.

It is the unprecedented Japanese-style building in Neiwan.

Neiwan Police Station

Neiwan old-streets have developed tourism, including the antique buildings and a lot of delicious snacks.

The Old Street of Neiwan

Neiwan Theater is the only two-story movies theater, made of wood completely in Taiwan. It has been rebuilt since abandoned many years ago. Now it is a multiple restaurant where people can enjoy Hakka gourmandize and appreciate old movies.

Neiwan Theater

Neiwan Bridge crosses Oil Luo River and the total length is about 147 meters long.

Neiwan Bridge

Butterfly Ginger Rice DumplingIt’s a kind of local snack only in Hengshan.

With the leaf of butterfly ginger wrapped outside, the rice dumpling tastes more delicious, with much fragrance of Butterfly Ginger inside.

This kind of special Hakka tea was created during the escape of Hakka people.

Now it’s often served as a snack when people come to visit Hakka people.

Hakka Ground Tea

Hakka Ground TeaUtensil

Pestle Mortar

Black Sesame White Sesame

Matcha Tea Powder Peanuts Enjoy

Do It Yours

elfTea Leaves

AddWater

The Special in Neiwan

• Tung Oil Flower

Tung Oil Flower, a famous Hakka flower, is also called “May Snow”.

They will fall down from the trees when the flowers ripe in every April and May.

Neiwan is a good land with simple and hospitable people, delicious Hakka food and wonderful scenery, just like a paradise where we can get relief from reality and enjoy ourselves in the wonderful landscape.

Conclusion

Thanks To Yahoo http://yahoo.com.twGoogle http://google.com.tw維基百科 www.wikipedia.tw 內灣故事網 http://s94.tku.edu.tw/~294470231/history2.htm 客家委員會全球資訊網 http://www.hakka.gov.tw/ 阿珠擂茶

 

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