Ming Hsin University of Science and Technology Introduction
Ming Hsin Academy is a traditional three-hall courtyard building, featuring a main hall with three sections and surrounded by red brick walls on three sides. Established in the early Guangxu era due to the prosperity brought by the development of the Central Mountain Range and the thriving camphor industry, the academy was proposed by local gentry in Chaiqiao Village. In the ninth year of Guangxu, after the Zhuoshui River flooded, a significant amount of large trees were washed down, and the timber flowing out from the mountains was utilized to fund the construction of the hall. The main deity worshipped in the shrine is Wenchang Dijun, accompanied by the deities of the Saint of Characters and Ziyang Confucius, as well as the revered Confucius himself. The shrine, along with the plaques, entrance hall, and side corridors, all feature couplets that highlight Ming Hsin Academy's commitment to the legacy of Confucian scholars. In recent years, it has also integrated traditional festivals with cultural events, promoting not only artistic and literary functions but also driving local industrial culture and tourism.
