Hakka Choral Competition Awards Ceremony: Hakka Affairs Council Hopes Everyone Becomes a Cultural Ambassador

Central News Agency (Miaoli) May 24. The 2026 Hakka Choral Competition was held over two days at the Miaoli Miaobei Art Center. Wu Ke-neng, Secretary-General of the Hakka Affairs Council, attended the awards ceremony today, stating that if one more person in society begins to understand Hakka culture, the promotion of the Hakka language will proceed more smoothly. He expressed hope that everyone could become an ambassador for Hakka language and culture. Wu pointed out that this competition covers all age groups, from children and youth to social and senior groups, representing the core value of Hakka language inheritance. He emphasized that the promotion of Hakka language and culture cannot be achieved by the government alone and requires collective participation. During the ceremony, the Taipei Philharmonic Choir performed the premiere of 'Song of Dapu,' composed by a Slovenian arranger inspired by Dapu tunes, interpreting traditional Hakka music through a global vocabulary. The competition concluded today, with winners announced across various categories, and full results are available on the official website.