Ming Hsin University of Science and Technology Introduction
Ming Hsin Academy is a traditional Sanheyuan architecture with a three-bay main hall and surrounded by red brick walls on three sides. In the early years of Guangxu, due to the development of the Central Mountain Range and the booming camphor industry, the town thrived, and cultural activities were vibrant. As a result, local gentry advocated for the establishment of Ming Hsin Academy in Chaiqiao Village. In the ninth year of Guangxu, the Zhuoshui River flooded, bringing down many large logs, which were used to construct the temple. The main deity worshipped in the shrine is Wenchang Dijun, along with other deities such as the Saint of the Word and Ziyang Confucius, and also Confucius himself. The shrine, plaques, hallways, and side corridors all feature couplets that highlight Ming Hsin Academy's aspiration to perpetuate Confucian teachings. In recent years, the academy has organized folk customs and cultural festivals, which not only serve artistic and cultural functions but also promote local industry, culture, and tourism.
