Zhanghua Confucius Temple Introduction
The Changhua Confucius Temple was established in 1726 during the Qing Dynasty's Yongzheng period. The current layout is a result of major renovations during the Daoguang period, with the main hall, "Dacheng Hall," featuring the most exquisite architectural carvings. Inside the hall, there are tablets of esteemed sages, and a shrine for Confucius is prominently placed in the center. Above it hang two plaques, "Dao贯古今" and "与天地参", the former inscribed by Mr. Chiang Ching-kuo and the latter granted by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. This temple serves as an important symbol of cultural and educational development in central Taiwan. Originally, it had a grand scale, including not only the Confucius Temple but also facilities like Baisha Academy and Minglun Hall. Currently, the remaining structures include Dacheng Hall, the east and west wings, the rear hall, the Sheng Shrine, the ceremonial gate, and the Lingxing Gate. Sadly, the outer ceremonial gate, righteousness path, Panchi, and palace walls were all destroyed during the Japanese occupation period. Today, the Changhua Confucius Temple retains about two-thirds of its original scale and was restored to its original condition in 1978.
