MOE Calls for Hakka Recitation Articles to Enrich National Competition
To meet the needs of the National Language Competition, the Ministry of Education is soliciting Hakka language recitation articles from the public until July 15, offering a reward of 1,500 TWD per entry.
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Taipei, April 28 (CNA) – The Ministry of Education (MOE) is soliciting 'Hakka language recitation articles' from the public starting today until July 15 to meet the needs of the National Language Competition. Submissions are limited to 650-800 characters (including punctuation), and selected entries will receive a payment of 1,500 TWD.
The MOE issued a press release today stating that the 2026 'Taiwanese Hakka Language Recitation Article' solicitation activity will accept submissions until July 15. There are no restrictions on topics, which can include life experiences, family memories, school life, local features, intergenerational emotions, social trends, or modern lifestyles. However, as these are intended for competitions, works suitable for recitation will be prioritized for selection.
The MOE pointed out that works must be written in Taiwanese Hakka, specifying the dialect (such as Sixian, Hailu, Dapu, Raoping, Zhaoan, or South Sixian). The characters must follow the MOE's 'Recommended Characters for Writing Taiwanese Hakka' and the 'Dictionary of Common Taiwanese Hakka Terms,' and the phonetic notation must comply with the 'Hakka Pinyin System' specifications.
The MOE also reminded potential contributors that articles must be original and never previously published in any form or media. Plagiarism, translation of others' works, or infringement of copyrights is strictly forbidden. Violators will have their eligibility revoked and may face legal consequences.
The MOE cordially invites people from all walks of life to join the Hakka creation ranks to record land stories and allow the Hakka language to continue flowing and blooming in the new generation. Activity information and brochures are available on the MOE website.
The MOE issued a press release today stating that the 2026 'Taiwanese Hakka Language Recitation Article' solicitation activity will accept submissions until July 15. There are no restrictions on topics, which can include life experiences, family memories, school life, local features, intergenerational emotions, social trends, or modern lifestyles. However, as these are intended for competitions, works suitable for recitation will be prioritized for selection.
The MOE pointed out that works must be written in Taiwanese Hakka, specifying the dialect (such as Sixian, Hailu, Dapu, Raoping, Zhaoan, or South Sixian). The characters must follow the MOE's 'Recommended Characters for Writing Taiwanese Hakka' and the 'Dictionary of Common Taiwanese Hakka Terms,' and the phonetic notation must comply with the 'Hakka Pinyin System' specifications.
The MOE also reminded potential contributors that articles must be original and never previously published in any form or media. Plagiarism, translation of others' works, or infringement of copyrights is strictly forbidden. Violators will have their eligibility revoked and may face legal consequences.
The MOE cordially invites people from all walks of life to join the Hakka creation ranks to record land stories and allow the Hakka language to continue flowing and blooming in the new generation. Activity information and brochures are available on the MOE website.