Lukang Rihmao Store Introduction
During the Jiaqing era, Lugang had eight commercial guilds, known today as trade associations. The Ri Mao Hang, also called "Ri Miao," was the largest business in the Quan jiao and was the wealthiest in Lugang from the Qianlong period to the 20th year of the Daoguang era (1840). The Lin family of Ri Mao Hang was the leader among the eight guilds, known for their philanthropy. In the 42nd year of the Qianlong reign (1777), they donated funds to establish the Lugang charity organization "Jing Yi Yuan," which worked on various charitable tasks, including collecting discarded paper for repurposing, establishing communal graves, retrieving remains, and repairing bridges, benefiting the community and making it the largest charity organization of that time. Additionally, Ri Mao Hang participated in the relocation of the Longshan Temple in Lugang in the 51st year of the Qianlong reign (1786) and the construction of the Goddess of Heaven Temple (now Xinzu Temple) in the 52nd year (1787). The contributions and deeds of Ri Mao Hang are still celebrated in Lugang today.
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Lukang Rihmao Hang Viewing
