Guang'an Temple Introduction
Guang'an Temple was established quite early and is one of the ancient temples among the over seventy temples dedicated to Lord Koxinga in Taiwan. It preserves many ancient relics, especially a pair of small stone lion candle holders with unique designs, which are now rare and are said to date back to the time of the temple's founding, over two hundred years ago. The temple's main altar features a透雕 golden dragon, lavishly adorned, with Lord Koxinga seated in the center, characterized by a red face and long beard, exuding an imposing presence. The generals Fu Shun and Fu Xin stand on either side, each holding a sword with solemn expressions. The left altar honors the God of War, Guan Yu, who is known for his loyalty and righteousness, while the right altar is dedicated to the God of Wealth and Earth, who is benevolent and amiable, safeguarding the community. According to legend, the statues of Lord Koxinga were taken to the Sacred King Temple in Neihu during the Japanese Taisho period (1912-1926) for a consecration ceremony. After the ceremony, the faithful placed the statues in a portable palanquin, preparing to return to the temple on Jinbaoli Street. However, the palanquin unexpectedly flew out of the temple on its own and vanished. The worried devotees rushed back and, on their way through Gongguanlun (located between Huangtan Village and Wuhu Village in Wanli District, near Turtle Mountain), heard passersby mention a small palanquin carrying a statue flying through the air toward Jinbaoli Street. By the time the devotees returned to the temple, they found the statues and the palanquin already on the altar. The devotees were astonished, and to this day, every year during the Gongguanlun festival, the two kings are welcomed to that place for worship.
