Wenchang Temple Introduction
The Wenchang Temple houses a statue of Wenchang Dijun. The origin of this temple dates back to the Japanese colonial period when a businessman from mainland China crossed the sea to Taiwan for trade, bringing along the statue. The businessman used to worship daily in the temple. However, after he faced business failures, he lost interest in praying and temporarily placed the statue in a grove. One evening, a woman unintentionally discovered the statue but did not recognize it. She returned and gathered several enthusiastic people to bring the statue back. Among them was an elderly man who believed it to be Wenchang Dijun, the deity responsible for human fortunes. Thus, a small temple was built on Lane 45, Minsheng West Road, to enshrine it. Since then, worshippers have come to offer prayers, and many have witnessed their wishes granted, especially those seeking academic success. It is the only significant temple dedicated to Wenchang Dijun in the area, and it enjoys a thriving attendance, especially during examination seasons, when many young students pray for academic achievements. (Source from Wenchang Temple website)
