Jiunghwei Bridge Introduction
"Lùqiáo Kuàlàng" - One of the Eight Sceneries of Zhuo Luo in the past. After heavy rain, when the stream rises and the waves surge on both banks, it is as spectacular as thousands of horses galloping, thus "Lùqiáo Kuàlàng" became one of the Eight Sceneries of Zhuo Luo as assessed in the early post-World War II period (Year 37 of the Republic of China). After the completion of the White Egret Bridge, it not only facilitated transportation for residents on both banks but also gradually became the main bridge connecting Chiayi City to Alishan, with an increasing number of pedestrians and vehicles. The origin of the name "Jūnhuī Bridge" - The White Egret Bridge was destroyed by flooding during the major flood disaster on August 7, Year 48 of the Republic of China (commonly known as the August 7 Flood). The reconstruction was undertaken by the military stationed at that time, and it was finally completed and opened to traffic in Year 49 of the Republic of China. To commemorate and express gratitude for the hard work of the military personnel, the White Egret Bridge was renamed "Jūnhuī Bridge," which is the origin of the bridge's name. Reference: Chiayi County Gazetteer - Volume One: Land Gazetteer, Chiayi City Literature, Issue Eight - Introduction to the Eight Zhang Stream Public Ferry Monument Area. Historical Encyclopedia: In Year 8 of Showa (1933), during the Japanese colonial period, a new cement bridge was built here by the Chiayi City Office, with a length of more than 500 feet and a height of over 70 feet. Railings were installed on both sides, and the entire bridge was painted in white-gray. From a distance, it appeared as if a flock of white egrets were neatly flying over the water surface, hence it was named "White Egret Bridge" (also known as Guò Lù Bridge). The original cement bridge has been washed away and is now Jūnhuī Bridge.
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