Hsingan Temple Introduction
Xing'an Temple, commonly known as "Xinghua Mazu Temple," is one of the earliest Mazu temples in Lukang. In the 23rd year of the Kangxi reign, 1684 AD, immigrants from Xinghua Prefecture in Fujian Province brought Mazu's incense to Taiwan when they arrived, constructing the temple in the area of Lukang Caizi Market, naming it Xing'an Temple, which means "Peace of Xinghua" and "Security of Xinghua." Xing'an Temple is one of the communal temples in Lukang, which refers to temples built collectively by a specific group of immigrants from their original homeland in mainland China, also serving the function of a "hometown association." Initially, Xing'an Temple served as a worship place for the Xinghua people, so the flow of worshippers was limited, and the temple was not renovated, allowing it to preserve its original layout. On November 8, 1848, an earthquake struck Changhua, damaging Xing'an Temple. In the second year of the Xianfeng reign (1852 AD), nine directors, including Xu Xilin, Zhou Wenquan, Su Daisheng, and Xiao Rixin from Xinghua, advocated for the temple's restoration, which laid the foundation for its current structure and appearance.
Xing'an Temple Square
