In the history of Hakka immigrants, Meizhou is the most important distribution center and one of the main settlements of Hakka people. From the distribution center and the main settlement, Meizhou has become one of the representative areas of Hakka culture and is known as the "Hakka Capital" in the world (Heyuan, Guangdong, Huizhou, Longyan, Fujian? Jiangxi Ganzhou, etc. It is also the main settlement of Hakkas.
Meizhou is one of the birthplaces and settlements of Hakka people, and it has and preserves typical Hakka traditional culture in culture. Meixian dialect is the standard pronunciation of Hakka dialect recognized by Hakka people all over the world. All the Hakka announcers of China National Radio Station are selected from Meicheng or Songkou Town of Meixian County. Meizhou people's family service still has the legacy of Han and Tang dynasties; Beautiful and meaningful Hakka folk songs and Guangdong Han Opera, known as "Southern Peony", are well-known at home and abroad. There are also Hakka dishes with unique flavor and good color and fragrance. All these make Meizhou a master of Hakka, so it is called "the world's guest capital".
1989 "World Hakka Friendship Association" and 1994 "Twelfth World Hakka Sincerity Conference" were held in Meizhou successively. At the 12th World Hakka Congress, Meizhou was hailed as the "Hakka Capital of the World" and became a spiritual home to maintain the emotional identity and cultural foundation of the Hakkas around the world.
The establishment of China Hakka Museum in Meizhou is another success for world tourists, who will continue to prepare for the prosperity of Hakka culture.
It has jurisdiction over Meizhou (Meijiang District, Meixian District, xingning city, Wuhua County, Fengshun County, dapu county, Pingyuan County and Jiaoling County, and 1 5 counties in the city).
Second, Longyan, Fujian? Jiangxi Ganzhou, etc. It is also the main settlement of Hakkas, but not all of them are Hakkas.