Fuxing Temple Introduction
Luo Yang Tai Ping Ma, accompanied by the glamour of the old street, is the main deity of Xu Fu Hsing Temple dedicated to Mazu. Commonly known as the Old Street Tai Ping Ma, it occupies a prime location on Yan Ping Road, witnessing the rise and fall of the old street. The plaque "Hao Yi Cong Feng" hanging in the temple commemorates the Zhang Bing incident during the Daoguang era, reflecting the story of early settlers from Xiluo, Erlun, and Lunbei assisting in maintaining peace. The Xu Fu Hsing Temple was founded in the 56th year of the Kangxi era (1717) and primarily worships the Heavenly Mother (Mazu). It is referred to as "Mazu Temple" by the residents of Xiluo and is the oldest Mazu temple in Xiluo Street. The miraculous deeds of Mazu worshipped in the temple are remarkable, with devotees affectionately calling her "Tai Ping Ma." The temple preserves many important cultural assets, making it a treasure trove of Taiwan's historical culture. Every year, the "Luo Yang Welcomes Tai Ping" pilgrimage event is the only Mazu pilgrimage held in the fall and is designated as one of Taiwan's scenic religious sites by the Ministry of the Interior. The current appearance of the temple was reconstructed in the 51st year of the Republic of China, designed by the renowned architect Ye Xin Zhu and crafted by master artisans. Notable works include the main altar created by Chen Zhuang Lin, a recipient of the National Award of Arts, and the stone carvings designed by Chen Shou Yi, a human national treasure, completed by the stone carving master Jiang Wen Feng, leaving behind numerous classic works. Additionally, the temple houses several ancient artifacts from the Qing Dynasty, with four recognized as cultural relics by the Ministry of Culture, including the "Hao Yi Cong Feng" plaque from the 13th year of the Daoguang era, notable for having the most characters among Qing Dynasty plaques in Taiwan, holding significant value as an antique. Related cultural celebrations include the temple's opening on the first day of the lunar calendar, the arrival of the first and second incense on the fifth day of the lunar calendar, Mazu's birthday on the 23rd day of the third lunar month, the Ghost Festival in the middle of the seventh lunar month, and the "Luo Yang Welcomes Tai Ping" pilgrimage on the tenth lunar month. Photography by Xue Ying Qi. (Authorized photo, do not reproduce)
Appearance of Fuxing Temple
