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 Lei-cha (ground tea)

Lei-cha (ground tea) is a traditional tea-based Hakka beverage made with grains, dried fruit, and legumes. These materials are ground, dried into a oil-free powder mixture, and then served with hot water, creating a convenient and healthy dish. Lei-cha is still part of the diet in Hakka communities today and is often served for dinner with a generous garnish of puffed rice and stir-fried side dishes. For most people, however, lei-cha is generally eaten as a banquet refreshment. Authentic style lei-cha can be enjoyed in Beipu Township in Hsinchu County, Nanzhuang Township in Miaoli County, and Meinong District in Kaohsiung City.

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Meinong is a small southern Hakka community with plenty of visual charm. Meinong came out on top in the "Land of Smiles" internet survey jointly conducted by CommonWealth magazine and the Taiwan Tourism Bureau. Its vibrant Hakka culture, rustic landscape, and simple, sincere residents make it a popular destination for visitors who want to experience the richness of the Hakka culture and way of life.

Harmony with Nature
The Hakka people have a close connection to the land—a link that is reflected in the community's strong disposition towards environmental protection. In Meinong, nature and man coexist, bringing the butterflies, birds, and nature's other creations close to hand.

Living Culture
Meinong has preserved its roots in Hakka tradition more fully than any other town in Taiwan. The best way to experience these living traditions is to stroll through the town and take part in its daily life activities.

Abundant Harvests and Delicious Cuisine
Clear water and ideal growing conditions have made Meinong a center for high-quality rice, vegetables and fruit. These ingredients combine with the town's Hakka food culture to create a number of must-try specialty dishes.

Culture and Arts
Education and culture have always occupied a high place in Hakka communities. This is amply evident in Meinong, whose cultural atmosphere is everywhere evident in everyday life, both traditionally and with innovative new faces.

With its richness of culture, history, natural beauty, and tourism resources, Meinong is a destination you will want to see with your own eyes.



P.S. This is copy from Taiwan.net.tw.

P.S. This is copy from Taiwan.net.tw.


 

Meinong is the hometown of paper umbrellas. According to the Hakka's custom, paper umbrella is the symbol of a circle and represents a meaning that all family members are getting together. Furthermore, in Chinese pronunciation, the sounds of "paper" and "son" are so similar that they take paper umbrellas as a dowry. Recently, the paper umbrellas are considered as an art, and as many teahouses use them as a decoration, a fashion to restore the ancient ways has helped spreading the fame of the Meinong paper umbrellas.

Besides the Hakka culture, delicious food and paper umbrellas, handmade pottery has become another popular industry.

Yong-An Old Street is the place you can never miss. It was developed in the earliest stage, and with a lot of traditional houses built on it, the street is very abundant in historical cultures. Among all ancient buildings on the Yong-An Street, the house of Mr. Chuen-Yu, Lin is the most famous one, since it successfully preserves the characteristics of red bricks buildings.

In Meinong, the three most well-known kilns are Meinong, Shi-Chao and Dong-Men, and they all have different styles.

The beautiful scenery of Chung-Cheng Lake, the living circumstances of Taiwan Yellow butterflies in Yellow Butterflies Green Valley have made these places worth paying a visit. And besides, Mr. Chung-Li-Ho Memorial Museum, which was built up to memorize the pioneer of Taiwanese folk literatures, Mr. Chung-Li-Ho, has collected the original manuscripts and works of Mr. Chung-Li-Ho and other significant writers. This is the first non-government museum established to memorize the folk literature writers in Taiwan.