Qinjin Festival Archway Introduction
The "Qinjing Festival and Filial Piety Archway," located beside the North Circular Road between Qionglin and Zhonglan, may not be as grand or renowned as the Qiu Lianggong Mother's Filial Piety Archway or the One Family Three Festivals Archway, but its proximity to the main road makes it a popular spot for travelers and tourists to take photos. The Qinjing Festival and Filial Piety Archway, also known as the "Yan Clan Filial Piety Archway," was erected to honor Yan Shifeng, the wife of Cai Zhongde from Qionglin. According to the records in the Kinmen Gazetteer, Yan Shifeng was a virtuous woman who maintained her fidelity at the age of 26 and passed away at 81. The archway, built in the fifth year of the Daoguang reign (1826), is flanked by vast fields, and this pastoral scene is enhanced by the presence of the ancient archway, enriching the cultural significance of the countryside. Although the Qinjing Festival and Filial Piety Archway is not recognized as a historical monument, its historical importance should not be forgotten. While the concept of women maintaining fidelity has changed significantly over time, the archway represents the admirable qualities of enduring hardship and raising children, which indeed deserves our respect.
