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Wanhe Temple

Wanhe Temple (Chinese: 萬和宮; pinyin: Wànhé Gōng) is a temple located in Nantun District, Taichung City, Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu and is one of the oldest temples standing in the city.

Wanhe Temple
萬和宮
Temple facade
Religion
DeityMazu
Location
LocationNantun District, Taichung
CountryTaiwan
Geographic coordinates24°08′16″N 120°38′20″E / 24.1379°N 120.6390°E / 24.1379; 120.6390
Architecture
Completed1726
Direction of façadeEast

History edit

Zhang Guo [zh], a Qing Dynasty government official from Quanzhou, is credited with bringing a copy of Mazu her birthplace in Meizhou Island to the current site of the temple, then known as Litoudian (犁頭店). In 1726, as Litoudian became a larger village, Zhang Guo's descendants led eleven families to build a temple for Mazu. The name "Wanhe" (lit. "ten thousand harmony") was chosen to hope for different families and clans to live peacefully alongside each other.[1]

In 1821, an earthquake damaged the building, which was repaired through donations by the townspeople. In 1861, the temple was damaged in the Tai Chao-chuen incident, which was not repaired until 1886. In 1961, Wanhe Temple was appropriated and was to be demolished, but temple officials managed to negotiate a deal to preserve the temple; they also purchased the land in front of it to use as a plaza. On November 27, 1985, the Taichung City Government protected the building as a city monument.[1][2]

Architecture edit

 
Interior of Wanhe Temple

Wanhe temple's layout has changed drastically since its establishment in the Qing Dynasty. Renovations occurred in 1821, 1861, 1913, 1953, 1961, and 1977, and none of the original building exists; the oldest surviving structures date back to the Japanese era. The temple faces east and has three central halls; on the north and south, there are two flanking halls built in 1991 that are not protected as a city monument. In the main hall, there are several statues of Mazu crafted in different time periods: Laodama (老大媽) from the temple's founding, Lao'erma (老二媽) from the Jiaqing era, Sheng'erma (聖二媽) and Shengsanma (聖三媽) from the Guangxu era, and Shenglao'erma (聖老二媽) from the post-war era. The rear hall is dedicated to Guanyin in the middle, who is flanked by Guan Yu on the left and Shennong on the right.[1]

 
The Fúyīn Chuántái plaque, which is the oldest wooden plaque in Taichung.

Inside the temple, there are twelve historical wooden plaques (bian'e) that are protected by the city.[1] Most notably, there is one that dates from 1732 carved with the words Fúyīn Chuántái (福蔭全臺, lit. "blessings across all of Taiwan"). The plaque was gifted to the temple by Peng Chao-gui (彭朝桂), a Qing military official, and is the oldest surviving plaque in Taichung.[3]

Traditions edit

Xitun pilgrimage edit

 
The Xitun pilgrimage procession outside Wanhe Temple in 2018.

According to legend, when the Lao'erma statue was created in 1803, a passing merchant had a vision from the spirit of a young woman. She told him that her surname was Liao and she lived in Xitun, and then asked him to tell her parents that there's money under the tree in front of their house. After the merchant delivered the message, they rushed to their daughter's bedroom, where they found that she had passed away. Later, they visited Wanhe Temple and found that there are tear streaks on Lao'erma's face, leading them to believe that their daughter's spirit has entered the statue. Therefore, every three years, Xitun residents embark on a pilgrimage to Wanhe Temple to take Lao'erma "home" to Qingling Temple in Xitun.[4][5]

Zixingxi performances edit

Every third month of the Chinese Calendar, Wanhe Temple hosts Chinese opera shows for Mazu to watch in a practice known as Zixingxi (字姓戲). According to legend, in 1824, after Wanhe Temple joined Lecheng Temple on its annual eighteen village pilgrimage, the litter carrying Mazu suddenly became heavy right outside the Wanhe Temple's entrance. After poe divination, the pilgrims interpreted that Mazu wanted to be entertained by Chinese opera. Therefore, every year, each of the eleven founding families sends an opera troupe to perform in the temple plaza for the deity.[1][6]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e 臺中市志: 地理志 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 臺中市政府. December 2008. pp. 475–482. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "萬和宮". National Cultural Heritage Database Management System (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Bureau of Cultural Heritage. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  3. ^ "『福蔭全臺』匾". Cultural Heritage Department of Taichung City (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  4. ^ 臺中市志: 社會志 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 臺中市政府. 2008. p. 444. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  5. ^ "臺中萬和宮.老二媽西屯省親遶境". Top 100 Religious Scenes of Taiwan (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Ministry of the Interior. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  6. ^ 黃國峰 (July 22, 2019). "萬和宮字姓戲 195年不間斷" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). China Times. Retrieved March 10, 2021.

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Wanhe Temple Chinese 萬和宮 pinyin Wanhe Gōng is a temple located in Nantun District Taichung City Taiwan The temple is dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu and is one of the oldest temples standing in the city Wanhe Temple萬和宮Temple facadeReligionDeityMazuLocationLocationNantun District TaichungCountryTaiwanGeographic coordinates24 08 16 N 120 38 20 E 24 1379 N 120 6390 E 24 1379 120 6390ArchitectureCompleted1726Direction of facadeEast Contents 1 History 2 Architecture 3 Traditions 3 1 Xitun pilgrimage 3 2 Zixingxi performances 4 ReferencesHistory editZhang Guo zh a Qing Dynasty government official from Quanzhou is credited with bringing a copy of Mazu her birthplace in Meizhou Island to the current site of the temple then known as Litoudian 犁頭店 In 1726 as Litoudian became a larger village Zhang Guo s descendants led eleven families to build a temple for Mazu The name Wanhe lit ten thousand harmony was chosen to hope for different families and clans to live peacefully alongside each other 1 In 1821 an earthquake damaged the building which was repaired through donations by the townspeople In 1861 the temple was damaged in the Tai Chao chuen incident which was not repaired until 1886 In 1961 Wanhe Temple was appropriated and was to be demolished but temple officials managed to negotiate a deal to preserve the temple they also purchased the land in front of it to use as a plaza On November 27 1985 the Taichung City Government protected the building as a city monument 1 2 Architecture edit nbsp Interior of Wanhe TempleWanhe temple s layout has changed drastically since its establishment in the Qing Dynasty Renovations occurred in 1821 1861 1913 1953 1961 and 1977 and none of the original building exists the oldest surviving structures date back to the Japanese era The temple faces east and has three central halls on the north and south there are two flanking halls built in 1991 that are not protected as a city monument In the main hall there are several statues of Mazu crafted in different time periods Laodama 老大媽 from the temple s founding Lao erma 老二媽 from the Jiaqing era Sheng erma 聖二媽 and Shengsanma 聖三媽 from the Guangxu era and Shenglao erma 聖老二媽 from the post war era The rear hall is dedicated to Guanyin in the middle who is flanked by Guan Yu on the left and Shennong on the right 1 nbsp The Fuyin Chuantai plaque which is the oldest wooden plaque in Taichung Inside the temple there are twelve historical wooden plaques bian e that are protected by the city 1 Most notably there is one that dates from 1732 carved with the words Fuyin Chuantai 福蔭全臺 lit blessings across all of Taiwan The plaque was gifted to the temple by Peng Chao gui 彭朝桂 a Qing military official and is the oldest surviving plaque in Taichung 3 Traditions editXitun pilgrimage edit nbsp The Xitun pilgrimage procession outside Wanhe Temple in 2018 According to legend when the Lao erma statue was created in 1803 a passing merchant had a vision from the spirit of a young woman She told him that her surname was Liao and she lived in Xitun and then asked him to tell her parents that there s money under the tree in front of their house After the merchant delivered the message they rushed to their daughter s bedroom where they found that she had passed away Later they visited Wanhe Temple and found that there are tear streaks on Lao erma s face leading them to believe that their daughter s spirit has entered the statue Therefore every three years Xitun residents embark on a pilgrimage to Wanhe Temple to take Lao erma home to Qingling Temple in Xitun 4 5 Zixingxi performances edit Every third month of the Chinese Calendar Wanhe Temple hosts Chinese opera shows for Mazu to watch in a practice known as Zixingxi 字姓戲 According to legend in 1824 after Wanhe Temple joined Lecheng Temple on its annual eighteen village pilgrimage the litter carrying Mazu suddenly became heavy right outside the Wanhe Temple s entrance After poe divination the pilgrims interpreted that Mazu wanted to be entertained by Chinese opera Therefore every year each of the eleven founding families sends an opera troupe to perform in the temple plaza for the deity 1 6 References edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Wanhe Temple a b c d e 臺中市志 地理志 in Chinese Taiwan 臺中市政府 December 2008 pp 475 482 Retrieved March 10 2021 萬和宮 National Cultural Heritage Database Management System in Chinese Taiwan Bureau of Cultural Heritage Retrieved March 10 2021 福蔭全臺 匾 Cultural Heritage Department of Taichung City in Chinese Taiwan Retrieved March 10 2021 臺中市志 社會志 in Chinese Taiwan 臺中市政府 2008 p 444 Retrieved March 10 2021 臺中萬和宮 老二媽西屯省親遶境 Top 100 Religious Scenes of Taiwan in Chinese Taiwan Ministry of the Interior Retrieved March 10 2021 黃國峰 July 22 2019 萬和宮字姓戲 195年不間斷 in Chinese Taiwan China Times Retrieved March 10 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Wanhe Temple amp oldid 1059394574, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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