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The Hehu New Residence, also called Longgang Hakka Folk Culture Museum, is the largest Hakka residence in Shenzhen. Built in 1817, it covers a sprawling 25,000 square meters. Hehu New Residence was added to the provincial protection list in 2002.

Hakka people, conservative and hard-working, are a reflection of the spirit of Shenzhen, a melting pot for migrants from all over China, according to Yang Honghai, chairman of the local folk culture society. Hakka people first moved to Longgang District during the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and more than 100 traditional round Hakka homes still survive.

（The gate of the Hehu New Residence）

With nearly 2 million Hakkas, who have lived in Guangdong for a long time, and nearly 10 million migrants from around China, Shenzhen is the right place to promote the Hakka spirit of endeavor, endurance and their support for each other.Hakka people also focus on educating their children and remain faithful to their roots and unique culture. A reformed style of Hakka songs and dances is becoming popular among primary schools and kindergartens in Longgang District.

（The pylon gate of the Hehu New Residence）

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