Tung trees come in full blossom in
areas where most Hakkas populate.
This beautiful coincidence tells the
wondrous connection between Hakka
towns and Tung trees. Tung became
an economic crop when Japan

occupied Taiwan. Its seed oil was
used for waterproof coating and its
timber for matches, toothpicks and
clogs. Hakka children used to collect
and sell Tung seeds for ....