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]
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| Established | November 1998 |
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| Location | Sanmin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 22°39′01.2″N 120°17′44.9″E / 22.650333°N 120.295806°E |
| Type | Museum |
| Website | kc.kshs.kh.edu.tw/ss/culture/hakka |
History edit
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 edit
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 edit
The museum opens everyday except Monday from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.[4]
Transportation edit
The museum is accessible within walking distance West from Houyi Station of the Kaohsiung MRT.
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