Hakka Reading Festival Debuts in Kaohsiung with Cultural Walks

KAOHSIUNG, April 28 (CNA) — The first event of the Hakka Reading Festival will be held on May 3rd at 'Huangpu Hakka Station' in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung. The event will feature cross-disciplinary dialogues and a market. The first 20 registrants will receive a free copy of the new book 'Taste of Right Pile,' and there will be a lucky draw for free participation in guided tours. Yang Jui-hsia, chairperson of the Kaohsiung Hakka Affairs Commission, stated that the festival connects independent bookstores in Kaohsiung. The 'Taste of Right Pile with Literature' series, executed by 'Sun Read Bookstore,' promotes the rich heritage from farm to table in the Right Pile settlements, supporting local bookstores and small farmers. The opening session will be hosted by Chu Pei-chen, co-author of the book and founder of Sun Read Bookstore, with guests discussing four years of field research findings. According to the press release, a four-month series of activities will launch simultaneously. From June to July, walks focusing on culinary plants and mountain tea will take place in Meinong, Shanlin, Jiaxian, and Liugui, followed by talks with famous writers like Xiao Xiu-qin. The series requires pre-registration as spots are limited. Interested citizens can visit the Facebook page of the Kaohsiung Hakka Culture Affairs Foundation for more information.