Baima Wenwu Temple Introduction
The Bai Ma Wen Wu Da Wang Temple is located by the coast of Keti Bay, which is a small harbor in the northern part of Matsu Village. During the summer when the southern winds blow, fishing boats from Tieban and Jingsha come here to seek shelter from the wind. The temple enshrines two deities, Wen Wu Da Wang, who, unlike the commonly known Bai Ma Zun Wang that rides a white horse, represent a different kind of divinity. According to legend, during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, two corpses washed ashore at Keti Bay, and the villagers buried them. Soon after, Wen Wu Da Wang communicated through an exclusive spirit medium of Prince Pan, leading to the construction of the temple. After the temple was built, whenever a storm approached, a light would appear, moving across the harbor to signal the fishing boats along the coast to return and seek refuge. With the protection of the deities, the villagers' faith became even more steadfast. The temple is constructed in the style of the Eastern Fujian volcanic rock wall architecture, featuring a compact and exquisite appearance. The gray bricks combined with the vibrant and flowing lines on the gable create a design that is both stable and eye-catching, fully reflecting the beauty of traditional art.
