The Hakka people traditionally sun-dry radishes or pickle vegetables in winter. To let visitors experience these frugal virtues, a leisure farm in Miaoli today hosted an event where parents and children pulled radishes in the fields and made pickled veggies DIY-style.
Miaoli County’s Dahu Township Jiangmaya Cloud Also Residence leisure farm held an “Outdoor Lohas Tour” experience activity today, offering visitors the chance to pull radishes and harvest cabbages in the farm fields, along with DIY vegetable processing. The event attracted many parent-child families, who not only experienced the rustic charm of the fields but also learned about Hakka pickling techniques.
Operator Peng Lizhen said winter is the peak season for radishes and cabbages, and the Hakka often use the winter sun to dry and pickle surplus cabbages and radishes. “A sunny day like today is perfect for drying radishes.”
The operator noted that to promote the Hakka virtues of thrift, gratitude, and valuing resources, they specially organized a holiday parent-child event. In addition to introducing the farm’s seasonal industries and ecology, they also led visitors to experience the unique joys of winter field life.
Thanks to the sunny weather, many out-of-town visitors came, with parents and children joining guided farm tours, pulling radishes, harvesting vegetables, and engaging in subsequent DIY vegetable processing—all while having a great time. 1030222
(CNA)