Fuxing Temple Introduction
Luo Yang Tai Ping Ma, alongside the old street of Xiluo, is the main temple dedicated to Mazu, specifically at the Xiluo Fuxing Temple, commonly known as the Old Street Tai Ping Ma. Located on Yanping Road, it has witnessed the rise and fall of the prosperous old street. The temple features a plaque inscribed with "Hao Yi Cong Feng," which commemorates the Zhang Bing incident during the Daoguang period, telling the story of how the ancestors from the three townships of Xiluo, Erlun, and Lunbei aided in restoring order during the chaos. Fuxing Temple was established in the 56th year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign (1717) and primarily worships the Heavenly Mother (Mazu). The residents of Xiluo refer to it as the "Mazu Temple," making it the oldest Mazu temple in Xiluo Street. The miracles of Mazu enshrined in the temple are renowned, hence the devotees honor her with the title "Tai Ping Ma." The temple preserves many important cultural heritage assets, serving as a treasure trove of Taiwan's historical and cultural significance. Each year, the "Luo Yang Welcomes Tai Ping" pilgrimage event is the only Mazu pilgrimage activity held in the autumn across Taiwan and is recognized as one of the top 100 religious sites by the Ministry of the Interior. Today's temple appearance is the result of a renovation in the 51st year of the Republic of China, designed by the renowned architect Yeh Hsin-Chu and crafted with the skills of master artisans. Notable works include the main altar crafted by Chen Chuan-Lin, a recipient of the National Award for Arts, and stone carvings designed by Chen Shou-Yi, a national treasure, produced by the master stone carver Jiang Wen-Feng, which left many classic pieces. The temple also retains numerous artifacts from the Qing dynasty, including four designated as antiques by the Ministry of Culture. Among these, the plaque "Hao Yi Cong Feng" from the 13th year of the Daoguang era holds the record for having the most characters among Qing dynasty plaques, possessing significant cultural heritage value. Cultural festivities include the temple doors opening on the first day of the Lunar New Year, welcoming the first incense on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Mazu's birthday on the twenty-third day of the third month of the lunar calendar, the Ghost Festival in mid-July, and the Luo Yang Welcomes Tai Ping pilgrimage event in October. Fuxing Temple Mazu Photography: Hsu Ying-Chi (Authorized photos may not be reproduced)
Fuxing Temple Exterior
