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Taiwan Folk Museum: The One-Year-Old Catch

The child pick up a book, which means she may become a scholar or a teacher.
The child pick up a book, which means she may become a scholar or a teacher.

    In old days, parents celebrate child’s first birthday and get prophecy of the child’s destiny by the “One-Year-Old Catch” ceremony. It’s a joyful occasion where family and friends get together to celebrate the growth of the child and give bless to the child's future.

    During the ceremony, parents usually prepare various items such as books, pens, cosmetics, rulers, and so on. Every single item symbolizes a different character and a type of career. The child will be surrounded by the items, and be urged to pick up one. It’s believed the item picked showing the child’s talent, interest and future career.

    The ceremony nowadays is more like a memorable ritual, reflecting the hopes and aspirations of parents. Taiwan Folk Museum is known for its traditional “Hokkien” style architecture and still hold the ancient ritual of One-Year-Old Catch, providing parents and children with a heartwarming experience. To register the ceremony for your 1-year-old child, please contact Taiwan Folk Museum (04-222451310) or check the link below: (https://www.accupass.com/organizer/detail/2210030651572561775240)。

  • Data update: 2024-06-11
  • Publish Date: 2023-02-08
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