Hsinchu City's Xiangshan All-Weather Court Inaugurated; Hakka Affairs Council Hopes to Create a Space for Cultural Inheritance
The all-weather court at the Xiangshan Comprehensive Sports Ground in Hsinchu City was inaugurated today. The Hakka Affairs Council hopes the facility will become a hub not only for sports but also for the inheritance of Hakka culture and community exchange.
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(Central News Agency, Hsinchu City, 14th) The all-weather court at the Hsinchu City Xiangshan Comprehensive Sports Ground was inaugurated today. Liao Yu-pei, Deputy Minister of the Hakka Affairs Council, stated that Xiangshan is a key development area for Hakka culture in Hsinchu City, and expressed hope that the all-weather court will become a public space that serves both as a place for exchange and cultural inheritance, thereby strengthening community bonds.
The Hsinchu City Government held the 'Xiangshan All-Weather Court Inauguration Ceremony' today. Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an said in her speech that the Xiangshan Comprehensive Sports Ground is an important recreational and sports hub for local residents. With population growth and increasing citizen demand for exercise, the city government continues to assess local needs and actively promote overall upgrade projects.
Kao Hung-an pointed out that the first phase of the all-weather court project received a subsidy of over NT$64 million from the Hakka Affairs Council, with the remainder funded by the city government. In addition to constructing the new all-weather court, the project also completed outdoor scooter parking spaces, pedestrian walkways, and improvements to the surrounding landscape, providing a more complete, safe, and comfortable sports environment.
Liao Yu-pei stated in her speech that Xiangshan District is a key development area for Hakka culture in Hsinchu City. The Hakka Affairs Council's support for the construction of the all-weather court is not only focused on improving sports facilities but also hopes to create a public space with functions for exchange and cultural inheritance, allowing residents to chat and interact naturally and use the Hakka language in the venue, just like in traditional Hakka settlements, to unite the community.
A nearby resident, Mr. Lai, told a Central News Agency reporter that he used to have to pick good weather days to take his children to the Xiangshan Sports Ground to exercise. Now, with a roof to shelter from wind and rain, his children can play ball and work up a sweat in a safe venue regardless of the weather.
The Hsinchu City Government's Department of Education stated that the Xiangshan Comprehensive Sports Ground was opened in 1997. As the facilities have gradually aged and local usage demand has increased, the city government has been promoting a comprehensive renovation of the site. It hopes to gradually build a multi-functional sports park that meets modern needs through phased construction, providing Xiangshan residents with a higher quality public leisure space. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150514
The Hsinchu City Government held the 'Xiangshan All-Weather Court Inauguration Ceremony' today. Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an said in her speech that the Xiangshan Comprehensive Sports Ground is an important recreational and sports hub for local residents. With population growth and increasing citizen demand for exercise, the city government continues to assess local needs and actively promote overall upgrade projects.
Kao Hung-an pointed out that the first phase of the all-weather court project received a subsidy of over NT$64 million from the Hakka Affairs Council, with the remainder funded by the city government. In addition to constructing the new all-weather court, the project also completed outdoor scooter parking spaces, pedestrian walkways, and improvements to the surrounding landscape, providing a more complete, safe, and comfortable sports environment.
Liao Yu-pei stated in her speech that Xiangshan District is a key development area for Hakka culture in Hsinchu City. The Hakka Affairs Council's support for the construction of the all-weather court is not only focused on improving sports facilities but also hopes to create a public space with functions for exchange and cultural inheritance, allowing residents to chat and interact naturally and use the Hakka language in the venue, just like in traditional Hakka settlements, to unite the community.
A nearby resident, Mr. Lai, told a Central News Agency reporter that he used to have to pick good weather days to take his children to the Xiangshan Sports Ground to exercise. Now, with a roof to shelter from wind and rain, his children can play ball and work up a sweat in a safe venue regardless of the weather.
The Hsinchu City Government's Department of Education stated that the Xiangshan Comprehensive Sports Ground was opened in 1997. As the facilities have gradually aged and local usage demand has increased, the city government has been promoting a comprehensive renovation of the site. It hopes to gradually build a multi-functional sports park that meets modern needs through phased construction, providing Xiangshan residents with a higher quality public leisure space. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150514