Matsu Shuizian Temple (Taihsiakiau Clubhouse) Introduction
Shuisian Temple is one of the four ancient temples in Penghu (Mazu Temple, Guanyin Pavilion, Chenghuang Temple, Shuisian Temple), established in the 35th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1695) by the right camp-yang commander Xue Kui of Penghu. The temple worships five deities, namely Dayu, Wu Yuan, Qu Yuan, Xiang Yu, and Lu Ban, collectively referred to as the Five Shuisian Kings. It is revered by fishermen to pray for smooth shipping operations. In the past, Shuisian Temple was also known as the gathering place of Taixia Jiao, and the excursion to Penghu was also called Taixia Jiao Shi, abbreviated as Pengjiao. It was formed by the cooperation of the Jinlishun of Taijiao and the Jinchangshun of Xiaojiao, similar to modern business associations, exchanging business information, discussing trade, and handling local public affairs. The founding date is not clearly recorded, but it is certain that it was documented during the Qianlong and Jiaqing periods of the Qing Dynasty, and it reached its peak in business interactions during the Tongzhi and Guangxu periods. The building materials and craftsmen of Shuisian Temple mostly came from Dongshan, Fujian Province, and its architectural style retains the characteristics of the Tongshan area. Due to renovations during the Japanese rule, the windows were designed with European-style sliding windows, and for the construction of the front beams and walls, in addition to traditional craftsmen and materials, the local construction method using washed sand head (shell sand) was also employed to simulate stone columns and wall materials. It is currently designated as a national third-class historic monument. Festival: Lunar calendar October 10th 【Suggested stay time】 1 hour.
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