Ming Hsin University of Science and Technology Introduction
Ming Hsin Academy is a traditional Sanheyuan (a type of Taiwanese courtyard house) architecture, featuring a main hall with three sections and surrounded by red brick walls on three sides. Established in the early years of the Guangxu period, the academy was founded in response to the prosperity brought about by the development of the Central Mountain Range and the booming camphor industry, which led to a vibrant local culture. Local gentry advocated for the establishment of Ming Hsin Academy in Chaiqiao Village. In the ninth year of Guangxu, there was a flood in the Zhuoshui River that brought down a lot of large timber, which was then used to construct the temple. The main deity enshrined in the shrine is Wenchang Dijun, along with secondary deities including the Holy Master of Writing and Confucius, the Most Perfect Sage. The shrine, plaques, entrance hall, and side corridors all feature couplets that express the grand aspirations of Ming Hsin Academy in inheriting the teachings of Confucian masters. In recent years, the academy has combined festive rituals with folk customs and cultural festivals, serving not only as a cultural hub but also promoting local industry, culture, and tourism.
