Chen De Xing Hall Introduction
Chen De-Xing Hall is the Chen clan's ancestral hall in the Taipei area, designed and built by the famous Taiwanese master craftsman Chen Ying-bin. The front hall features a heavy eaves hip roof, exquisite wooden structure, and intricate dougong brackets. The curves of the eaves and ridge are smooth, showcasing high artistic value. The stone-carved double dragon columns at the front hall are considered an early example of the "one column double dragon" motif in modern Taiwan, which has had a profound impact on later temple constructions. The main hall contains a massive altar, richly adorned with wood carvings, characterized by meticulously carved railing. The pewter ritual implements and immortal candle stands in front of the altar are well-preserved and exquisitely crafted, making them rare examples in Taiwan. Today, in addition to serving as the Chen clan hall, it is used as a kindergarten on regular days, and it is well-maintained. It also received the Preservation Contribution Award at the 3rd National Cultural Heritage Preservation Awards from the Ministry of Culture in 2014, making it worth visiting. After exploring the Chen De-Xing Hall, you can also stroll over to the nearby Ningxia Night Market, which is filled with authentic Taiwanese flavors! (Part of the content is excerpted from the Taipei City Cultural Affairs website)
