Lucheng Temple Introduction
The history of the Hanjin Mazu Temple, known as Le Cheng Temple, in Taichung City dates back to the early years of the Qianlong reign. The Lin clan ancestors came to Taiwan to develop the land, seeking smooth sailing and a prosperous farming enterprise. Thus, they respectfully invited the "Old Second Mother" golden idol from Meizhou Tianhou Temple to Taiwan. As the Lin clan passed through the current site of the temple, they experienced divine signs and chose this sacred place to temporarily enshrine the deity. As time went on, the Lin clan successfully developed the land, and in the 18th year of the Qianlong reign (1753 AD), they resolutely established Le Cheng Temple at this location for worship and reverence by believers. By the 10th year of the Taisho era (1921 AD), due to population growth and the formation of settlements, Hanjin village officials Lin Yuanquan, Zhang Mei, and Lai Weiyao proposed rebuilding the temple to accommodate the increasing number of devotees. They collaborated with local enthusiastic individuals such as Lin Dafah, Gong Xianchai, Lai Weiyao, Lin Atang, Lin Tong, and Lin Jun to promote the reconstruction project, which faced numerous challenges over several years. The main hall was completed in the 13th year of the Taisho era (1924 AD), and the San Chuan Hall was completed in the 4th year of the Showa era (1929 AD). After expansion in the 80th year of the Republic of China, the magnificent and solemn architecture of Le Cheng Temple was finally presented. The establishment, repairs, and expansions of Le Cheng Temple resemble a local development history. According to the "Changhua County Gazetteer" from the 12th year of the Daoguang reign (1832 AD), there are recorded twenty-one Tian Hou (Mazu) temples in the county, one of which is "in Hanjin village," thus verifying that Le Cheng Temple was a renowned Mazu temple even during the Daoguang era. **Introduction:** Main Deity Enshrined: Tian Shang Sheng Mu (Mazu) Associated Deities: Guanyin Bodhisattva Main Hall: - First Floor: Sheng Parents, Xuantian Shangdi, Guansheng Diji, Doumu Xingjun, 60 Taishui Generals - Second Floor: Yuhuang Dadi, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Zhusheng Niangniang, Wenchang Dijun, Five Path Wealth Gods, Yue Lao, Hua Tuo **Establishment Address:** No. 48, Hanjin St., Hanjin Village, East District, Taichung City **Year Founded:** 18th year of the Qianlong reign (1753 AD) **Reconstruction Years:** - Main Hall: 13th year of the Republic of China, 1924 AD - Front Hall: 17th year of the Republic of China, 1928 AD - Side Rooms: 80th year of the Republic of China, 1991 AD **Expansion Year:** Back Hall: 80th year of the Republic of China, 1991 AD **Total Building Area:** 2,245.399 square meters
