Mazu Temple of Magong (Taiwan Association Hall) Introduction
Shui Xian Temple is one of the four ancient temples in Penghu (along with Tianhou Temple, Guanyin Pavilion, and Chenghuang Temple). It was established in the 35th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1695) by Xue Kui, the deputy military commander of Right Yong in Penghu. The temple enshrines five deities, namely Da Yu, Wu Yuan, Qu Yuan, Xiang Yu, and Lu Ban, collectively known as the Five Shui Xian Lords, or Shui Xian Wang for short. It is revered by fishermen who pray for prosperous operations of merchant ships. In the past, Shui Xian Temple was also known as the gathering place of Tai Xia Jiao, and the Penghu excursion was also referred to as Tai Xia Jiao Shi, abbreviated as Peng Jiao. It was formed by the collaboration of Jin Li Shun from Tai Jiao and Jin Chang Shun from Xia Jiao, similar to modern business associations, exchanging commercial information, negotiating trades, and handling community welfare affairs. The exact founding date is unclear, but records indicate that it existed during the Qianlong and Jiaqing periods of the Qing Dynasty, and the Tongzhi and Guangxu periods were times of thriving business interactions. The materials and artisans used for the construction of Shui Xian Temple mostly came from Dongshan in Fujian Province, and the architectural style retains characteristics of the Tongshan area. Due to renovations during the Japanese colonial period, the design of the windows adopted European-style sliding windows. In addition to the use of traditional craftsmen and materials for the construction of the front pillars and wall surfaces, the technique of using shell sand from the Penghu area for simulating stone columns and wall surfaces was also employed. It is currently classified as a national historic site of level three. Festival: October 10 of the lunar calendar. 【Recommended visit duration】 1 hour.
Mazu Temple, Magong (Taixia Association Hall)
