Chin Ching Festival Archway Introduction
The "Qinjing Filial Piety Archway," located beside the North Island Road between Qionglin and Zhonglan, might not be as large or famous as the Qiu Liang-gong Filial Piety Archway and the One Door of Three Filial Piety Archway, but due to its proximity to the main road, it is often a spot for travelers and tourists to take photos. The Qinjing Filial Piety Archway is also known as the "Yan Family Filial Piety Archway," erected to honor Yan Shi Fengniang, the wife of Cai Zhongde from Qionglin. According to historical records from Kinmen, Yan Shi Fengniang was a virtuous woman who married Cai Zhongde at the age of 26 and remained chaste until her passing at age 81. In the 5th year of the Daoguang reign (1826), the Qinjing Filial Piety Archway stands amidst vast fields on either side, enhancing the rural cultural significance. Although the Qinjing Filial Piety Archway is not classified as a historical building, its historical meaning should not be overlooked. Even though contemporary views on women's chastity have significantly changed, the commitment to raising children with care and hardship represented by this archway is indeed admirable.
