Hakka exhibition explores language, culture and power
Hakka exhibition explores language, culture and power
2025-01-10
Today we take you to an exhibition that explores Hakka vocabulary and culture. FTV reporter Stephany Yang spoke to one of the participating artist groups to find out more about their works and how they’re advocating for the Hakka language.
Jimmy Chien and Hong Yinull created a world in which the Hakka language is the dominant language. They built a convenience store and rebranded well-known products into Hakka versions.
After scanning the products at the checkout, it will read out product names and prices in Hakka. The duo spent six months on product design and worked with a Hakka teacher to redesign the products.
Jimmy Chien
Artist
I had the opportunity to take a Hakka language course which led to the realization that despite hearing Hakka on public transportation announcements, I have never spoke the language in public spaces. The feeling of disconnection drove the idea of imagining a world where Hakka is the main language.
Hong Yinull
Artist
We presented two familiar settings: an office and a convenience store. These everyday environments are completely transformed by the Hakka language. Every sign, every label and even the interactive elements are designed to immerse the viewers where Hakka takes center stage.
The exhibition is called "Realm of Words," which explores Hakka vocabulary, cuisine, gender awareness, religious beliefs, cultural identity and social reflection through various types of art forms.
Hong Yinull
Artist
By reversing the roles of dominant and minority languages, we hope to provoke questions about the significance of language preservation and the challenges faced by minority languages like Hakka in a fast-paced urbanized society.
Jimmy Chien
Artist
Through this artwork, we invite visitors to reflect on how language shapes identity and cultural power. Languages are more than just tools for communication. We hope that through the immersive experience, visitors will gain a deeper appreciation for the Hakka languages.
To experience the work for yourself, head to the Taipei City Hakka Cultural Park, where the exhibition will be held till March 31, 2025.
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探索客家詞彙和文化 「詞彙之境」展覽現正展出
2025-01-10
今天我們帶您認識一個探索客家詞彙和文化的展覽「詞彙之境」。有藝術家團隊透過便利商店這個日常場景，呈現客語取代華語成為主要交流語言的虛擬世界。 一起來看看他們的作品，聽聽他們的理念。
腦子空空工作室的簡基米與洪以諾，透過便利商店這個日常場景，呈現客語取代華語成為主要交流語言的虛擬世界。
掃描包裝上的條碼，掃碼機以客語唸出商品名稱和價格，這是兩位藝術家與客語老師合作，花了六個月的時間開發的「反客為主結帳掃碼機」。
[[藝術家 簡基米]]
"我有機會參加客語課程，我發現，雖然我們會在大眾運輸工具的廣播中聽到客語，但我從來沒有在公共場所講過客語。這讓我開始想像，一個以客語為主要語言的世界"
[[藝術家 洪以諾]]
"我們呈現了兩個熟悉的環境：辦公室和便利商店。這些日常環境完全被客語取代，每個標誌、每個標籤，甚至互動元素的設計，都讓觀眾沉浸在以客家文化為中心的舞台上"
展覽名為「詞彙之境」，透過各種藝術形式探討客家詞彙、美食、性別意識、宗教信仰、文化認同和社會反思。
[[藝術家 洪以諾]]
"透過顛倒主導語言和少數民族語言的角色，我們希望討論關於語言保護的重要性，以及客語等少數民族語言，在快節奏的社會中，所面臨的挑戰"
[[藝術家 簡基米]]
"透過這件藝術品，我們邀請大家思考語言如何塑造身分認同和文化力量。語言不僅僅是溝通工具，我們希望透過沉浸式的體驗，讓大家對客語有更深入的了解。"
「詞彙之境」展，將在客家文化主題公園展出至2025年3月31日。
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