Several months ago, I went a village, Neipu內埔. It is near Pingdong, a big city in Southern Taiwan, where some of my friends live. Around that city area is usually known as the place for aboriginal tribes, such as Tsou, Paiwan, and Rukai. Many of my aboriginal friends are also from Pindong. One of the famous places near that city is Sandimen山地門.
There are also large area for Hakka(their own pronunciation) people. Also known as Kejia(Mandarin), but the writing is same as "客家", originated from Guangdong廣東, or more North of China according to the history. 
Their population is not more than 20% and have settled all across Taiwan. Some villages are famous place for tourism by their special culture and architectures as well as food. 
This is their pedigree. I found it at a Hakka cultural center in RoDui(六堆), also locates nearby Pindong and Neipu. Each card shows one family name, and the seeking the root of their blood. Although there are lots of fascinating things and performances, this room was mostly impressive to me. As I know about their great historical endeavor for "loyalty" and "education," Hakka people's achievements and highly recommended culture can be admired enough. It's one of the precious resources of Taiwan.
One big bookshelf contains many small drawers, and each drawer has each family name, such as 楊, 林, and 酨. The card provide possible history and genesis of family names of Hakka people that speaks their long and hard struggle to settle not only this island but also Guandong and Fuzien, old and far more.
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| From RoDui(六堆) Hak... |
