Fuxing Temple Introduction
Luo Yang Tai Ping Ma, accompanied by the elegance of the old street, is dedicated to Mazu at Fuxing Temple in Xiluo. Commonly known as Jiu Jie Tai Ping Ma, it occupies a prime location on Yanping Road, witnessing the rise and fall of the old street's prosperity. The "Hao Yi Cong Feng" plaque hanging in the temple bears witness to the Zhang Bing incident during the Daoguang era, telling the story of how the ancestors of Xiluo, Erlun, and Lunbei assisted in restoring peace. Fuxing Temple was established in the 56th year of the Kangxi reign (1717) and primarily worships the Heavenly Mother (Mazu). Residents of Xiluo refer to it as "Mazu Temple," and it is the oldest Mazu temple in Xiluo Street. The miracles of Mazu worshiped in the temple are renowned, and followers affectionately refer to her as "Tai Ping Ma." The temple preserves many important legally designated cultural assets and is a treasure trove of Taiwan's historical culture. Every year, the "Luo Yang Welcomes Tai Ping" procession is the only Mazu pilgrimage held in the autumn in Taiwan and is designated as one of Taiwan's religious treasures by the Ministry of the Interior. The current appearance of the temple was renovated in 1962, designed by the renowned architect Ye Hsin-Chu and crafted by distinguished artisans, including the award-winning Chen Zhuan-Lin who created the main altar's shrine and the national treasure Chen Shou-Yi who designed the stone carving draft, executed by the master stone carver Jiang Wen-Feng, leaving behind many classic works. Additionally, the temple houses numerous ancient artifacts from the Qing Dynasty, with four designated as ancient items by the Ministry of Culture, including the "Hao Yi Cong Feng" plaque from the 13th year of the Daoguang reign, which has the most characters of any ancient plaque from the Qing Dynasty in Taiwan and holds significant cultural heritage value. Related cultural celebrations include the opening of the temple door 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 23rd day of the third month of the lunar calendar, the ghost festival in July, and the Luo Yang Welcomes Tai Ping procession on the tenth month. Fuxing Temple Mazu. Photography by Hsueh Ying-Chi. (Authorized photo, please do not reproduce.)
Fuqing Temple Exterior
