Chin Ching Festival Archway Introduction
Located alongside the Huandao North Road between Qionglin and Zhonglan, the "Qin Jing Jie Xiao Fang" (Qin Jing Festival and Filial Piety Archway) may not be as large or famous as the Qiu Liang Gong Mother's Festival and Filial Piety Archway or the Yi Men San Jie Archway, but its proximity to the main road makes it a popular spot for travelers and tourists to take photos. The Qin Jing Jie Xiao Fang, also known as the "Yan Family Festival and Filial Piety Archway," was erected to honor Yan Shi Feng Niang, the wife of Cai Zhong De from Qionglin. Historical records from Kinmen state that Yan Shi Feng Niang was a virtuous woman who lived in Qinglin, married to Cai Zhong De, who maintained her chastity at the age of 26 and passed away at 81. In the 5th year of Daoguang (1826), on either side of the Qin Jing Jie Xiao Fang lies a vast expanse of farmland, where a quaint archway stands amidst the pastoral landscape, adding cultural significance to the rural scenery. Although the Qin Jing Jie Xiao Fang is not designated as a historical site, its historical importance should not be overlooked; despite the changing perceptions of women's chastity today, the virtues represented by the archway, which signify the hardships and dedication of raising children, are indeed commendable.
