{Activity}2026 Domestic and Overseas Hakka Youth Exchange Camp
To encourage exchange between overseas and domestic young generations and provide Hakka youth with an opportunity to learn more about Taiwan’s Hakka policies, the Hakka Affairs Council is organizing the 2026 Domestic and Overseas Hakka Youth Exchange Camp for Hakka youth aged 18 to 35. The camp will be held from July 25 to 31, 2026. Through this summer program, participants will visit Hakka settlements in Taiwan and gain an in-depth understanding of Hakka culture. The program aims not only to help young participants connect with the land and carry forward Hakka cultural heritage, but also to build meaningful friendships among Hakka youth across borders. This year’s program features a rich and diverse itinerary under the theme of “One Theme per Day,” combining cultural experiences, industry exploration, and environmental education. The program will showcase the cultural characteristics of the Liudui Hakka settlements in southern Taiwan, including Kaohsiung and Pingtung.
Highlights include:
Impressions of Liudui: Explore the history of Liudui and begin the journey into Hakka culture.
Fermented Sauce Culture: Experience hands-on craftsmanship in Gaoshu Township and learn about the wisdom behind traditional Hakka fermented sauces.
Industrial Transformation: Discover new developments in Hakka communities through the transformation of the cocoa and betel nut industries.
Irrigation Channel Exploration: Visit the century-old Erfeng Canal and learn about local irrigation facilities and their historical context.
Hakka Traditional Architecture: Explore Liudui Hakka traditional houses and learn about the preservation and revitalization of historic residences.
Environmental Ecology: Explore wetland environments and learn about the ecosystem shared by pheasant-tailed jacanas and water snowflakes.
Echoes of Hakka Bayin: Experience Hakka Bayin music and the atmosphere of traditional Hakka celebrations. Eligibility Domestic applicants must be enrolled students aged 18 to 25, born between July 26, 2000 and July 25, 2008. In-service students are not eligible. Overseas applicants must be Hakka youth aged 18 to 35, born between July 26, 1990 and July 25, 2008.
Both students and working professionals are welcome to apply. Applicants must have Hakka ancestry or connections and self-identify as Hakka. Applicants must have basic communication skills in Hakka and English. Applicants with previous participation in Hakka public affairs or cultural activities are preferred. Priority will be given to applicants participating in a Hakka Affairs Council youth program for the first time
. Program Information
Program Dates: July 25, 2026 (Saturday) to July 31, 2026 (Friday), 7 days and 6 nights
Application Deadline: June 10, 2026 (Wednesday), 23:59 (GMT+8)
Program Details and Application Website:
https://www.globalhakka.com.tw/