Mei Nung Jing Zi Pavilion Introduction
Jingzit Pavilion, also known as Shengji Pavilion, Jing Sheng Pavilion, and Zhi Zhi Pavilion, embodies the traditional concept of "respecting words and valuing literature," deeply influenced by Confucian thought. Additionally, the Hakka people's reverence for the written characters has led to the establishment of incinerators in villages for burning paper offerings. Currently, there are four Jingzit Pavilions in the Meinong District, located in Jinqualiao, Shangzhuang, and Longdu, among which the "Minong Village Jingzit Pavilion," situated at the intersection of Zhongshan Road and Yong'an Road and established during the Qianlong period, is the oldest and most complete, classified as a national third-class historical site. The Minong Village Jingzit Pavilion is a brick-built, hollow hexagonal three-story tower constructed with decorative tail bricks, adorned with flower-shaped cut-outs. The pavilion's top features shallow carvings of auspicious patterns, presenting an elegant and ancient appearance. Below the Jingzit Pavilion, a stone tablet is dedicated to deities closely associated with education, such as Cangjie, Confucius, and Wenchang Dijun, reflecting Meinong’s emphasis on literature and education.
