Tai Tai is wearing a very old traditional sun hat for a lady. This hat is 50 years old. Photo: Moira Kenny 2023 |
The word Hakka is pronounced 'Kejia' in Mandarin, meaning "Guest People" Hakka authors say that Hakka are embodied by the dandelion; a flower that will thrive under the most trying conditions.
In this sense, Hakka are those who were consistently willing to risk taking a change and strong enough to survive obstacles in their path.
Lisa demonstrating a traditional Yun Goh: a famous rice dance song. Lisa is holding Chinese handkerchiefs, they are spun in the hands along to the music. Photo: Moira Kenny 2023 |
Traditional sun hat to work in the fields in the hot sun Photo: Moira Kenny 2023 |
Peggy is holding a traditional wedding candle symbolising 'Double Happiness' Photo: Moira Kenny 2023 |
Lan is demonstrating a Chinese calculator known as an Abacus. It is used to subtract, multiply and division. The Abacus was designed in China thousands of years ago. Photo: Moira Kenny 2023 |
Sue wearing the traditional Summer hat for a lady Photo: Moira Kenny 2023 |
Lin demonstrating different uses for a hat while working in the sun Photo: Moira Kenny 2023 |
Tai Tai passing her traditions down to her grandson Daniel Photo: Moira Kenny 2023 |
Tai Tai Photo: Moira Kenny 2023 |
Tai Tai Photo: Moira Kenny 2023 |
Tai Tai Photo: Moira Kenny 2023 |
Tai Tai holding her wedding candles Photo: Moira Kenny 2023 |