Meinong Chengzi Pavilion Introduction
Jingzi Pavilion, also known as Shengji Pavilion, Jing Sheng Pavilion, and Zhi Zhi Pavilion, embodies the traditional concept of "respect for characters and the promotion of literature," deeply influenced by Confucian thought. Additionally, the Hakka people hold great respect for the paper after writing, leading to the establishment of incinerators in villages specifically for burning paper offerings. Currently, there are four Jingzi Pavilions in the Meinong District that are relatively well-preserved, located in areas such as Jinguangliao, Shangzhuang, and Longdu. Among them, the "Minong Village Jingzi Pavilion," located at the intersection of Zhongshan Road and Yong'an Road, is the oldest and most complete, having been established during the Qianlong period. It is a designated National Historic Site of Grade III. The Minong Village Jingzi Pavilion is a brick hollow hexagonal three-story tower made of stacked swallow-tail bricks, adorned with painted petal-shaped cutouts, while the pavilion’s top features shallow carvings of Ruyi patterns, presenting an elegant and ancient design. Below the Jingzi Pavilion, there is a stone tablet that honors deities closely related to education, such as Cangjie, Confucius, and Wenchang Dijun, reflecting Meinong's emphasis on literature and education.
