Meinong Jhengzi Pavilion Introduction
Jingzi Pavilion, also known as Shengji Pavilion, Jing Sheng Pavilion, and Zhi Zhi Pavilion, embodies the traditional Confucian belief in the importance of respecting written characters. The Hakka people hold great reverence for the written words, leading to the establishment of furnaces in villages for burning joss paper dedicated to this purpose. In the Meinong District, there are four well-preserved Jingzi Pavilions located in Jinqualiao, Shangzhuang, and Longdu, among which the "Minong Village Jingzi Pavilion," situated 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 classified as a national third-level historic site. The Minong Village Jingzi Pavilion is a hollow brick hexagonal three-tiered tower constructed of swallow-tail bricks, adorned with colorful petal-like decorations, and features a light relief design of a auspicious symbol on its top, showcasing an elegant and ancient style. Below the Jingzi Pavilion stands a stone tablet honoring deities closely related to education, such as Cangjie, Confucius, and Wenchang Dijun, reflecting Meinong's emphasis on literature and education.
