Ming Hsin University of Science and Technology Introduction
Ming Hsin Academy is a traditional three-section courtyard building, featuring a main hall with three openings and surrounded by a red brick wall on three sides. The academy was established in the early Guangxu period in response to the development of the Central Mountain Range and the booming camphor industry, which led to a prosperous street market and an active cultural scene. As a result, local gentry advocated for the establishment of Ming Hsin Academy in Chaiqiao Village. In the ninth year of Guangxu, many large logs were washed down by the flooding of the Zhuoshui River, and timber from the mountains was used to fund the construction of the academy. The main deity worshipped in the altar is Wenchang Dijun, along with the deities of Zizhi Sheng and Ziyang Confucius, as well as Confucius himself, known as the Most Virtuous Sage. The altars, plaques, entrance hall, and side corridors all feature couplets that emphasize the academy's commitment to the teachings of Confucianism. In recent years, it has hosted a series of cultural festivities, including folk customs and cultural festivals, which not only serve artistic and literary functions but also boost local industry and tourism.
