Taoyuan City Tudigong Cultural Center Introduction
The reservation guide explains that there are more than 7 temples dedicated to the Earth God (Tudi Gong) per square kilometer in Taoyuan District, making it the highest density in the country. To promote the cultural belief in the Earth God, the first public temple in Taoyuan City, Fude Temple, has been established on the first floor. The resplendent altar, magnificent painted beams, and powerful stone carvings showcase the temple's grandeur. Fude Temple is the first public temple in Taoyuan City, which does not accept donations from worshippers and does not encourage people to burn joss paper or incense, in response to environmental concerns. The permanent exhibition spaces on the second and third floors feature numerous deities, allowing the public to closely observe the exquisite art of the statues. Additionally, there are rich documentary resources and vivid simulated scenarios, such as a Taiwanese opera stage, glove puppet theatre, and market stalls, enabling the public to understand Taoyuan's history, the sentiments of the Taiwanese towards this land, temple culture, and the diverse beliefs in the Earth God worldwide. The venue provides free traditional costumes and glove puppets, allowing visitors to experience the joy of becoming performers or puppeteers. The Children's Cultural Hall on the second floor combines multimedia interactive games to make it easy for children to learn about early Taiwanese common life and Earth God culture. The "Yitaoqi Cultural and Creative Base," where multiple artists gather, serves not only as a platform for creative exchanges but also periodically hosts puppet shows, story theaters, handmade courses, and various parent-child activities. The fourth, fifth, and sixth floors are planned as a civic art gallery, featuring various forms of static exhibitions and multimedia presentations to create an artistic feast for visitors. (Image source: Taoyuan City Cultural Foundation)
