/ 2025 / Fine Art / Still Life
Where the Petals Fall: A Hakka Memory of Taiwan
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PrizeHonorable Mention
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PhotographerLEE EACH, Taiwan
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Each May, tung blossoms fall across Taiwan, marking the presence of Hakka culture. White petals carry stories of migration, memory, and resilience.
At the center is a rain-filled tree hollow shaped like Taiwan, where petals float like echoes. This image becomes a metaphor for Hakka communities, often overlooked yet deeply rooted.
Other photos extend this idea: petals on mossy stones, blossoms on temple walls, a flower in a child’s hand, and petals drifting through alleys. Culture lives in these moments and the bond between people and place.
