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In 2021, Tainan Xiangke Year will start with the first club of the Anding Sucuo Zhenhu Palace King Ship Festival in March, and the next nine years of the Luermen Tianhou Temple Taijiang Welcome Ceremony has also made a lively debut, setting off the first wave of this year's Xiangke Year. The second wave will be taken over by the Orthodox Luermen Our Lady Temple Tucheng Incense and the Anding Sucuo Changxing Palace Plague King Festival. Mayor Huang Weizhe stated that Tainan is the "City of the Gods" and the temple incense activities are a demonstration of local cultural characteristics. Tourists who love traditional temple culture and incense allusions are the must-visit points to learn about the characteristics of local residents.
This year Tucheng incense will be on stage from April 30th to May 2nd in the Chinese calendar. Tucheng incense is a municipal folk custom. Together with Xigang incense, Madou incense, Xuejia incense and Xiaolong incense, they are collectively referred to as the "Five Great Incenses of Nanying". It was held at the Temple of Our Lady in Tucheng, which enshrines the Mother Mother of the Heavenly Mother. In the early days, it was a "Xigang Incense" to mow incense. In the 50th year of the Republic of China, the incense was carried out by itself and held every three years. When the Tucheng Incense is held, the ancient king ship that was found in the temple a hundred years ago will be welcomed to the temple to accept worship from the believers. Although the king ship is seen on the occasion of the king, it will only be sacrificed (not cremated), and the sacrifice will be completed. , And then send the king ship back to the temple for enshrinement. This is what makes Tucheng incense unique.
This year, the King of Plague Festival will be on stage from May 1st to May 8th of the Chinese calendar. The Lord of Sucuo Changxing Palace worships the Twelve Plague Kings on behalf of the Jade Emperor. It is a typical Temple of the Plague King, which was opened as early as 1772. The first section of the Wangjiao Festival, which was later held every Chou, Chen, Wei, and Xu years according to the gods, was the earliest royal ship festival in the Zengwenxi Valley in the historical record. According to legend, it was originally sent to the king by the method of "flowing water" (youdi river). , The King Ship of Shouke once berthed at the "Xia Zhai 18 Rongwa Lake Zai" on the north bank of Zeng Wenxi. It was picked up and enshrined in the Bafen Aunt Palace. It was welcomed into the Xigang Qing'an Palace and developed a national folk custom. In the "Xigang King Ship Festival", Changxing Palace usually has only three "kings" in the inner hall without a "golden body". Usually, before the first three years of a king 醮, the silk gold body is made by the paper paster. After the consecration of Zeng Wenxi, please return to the temple to enshrine the royal mansion, and follow the ancient rituals to worship the king every day.
In order to promote the activities and culture of various temples in the year of Xiangke, the Tourism and Tourism Bureau specially organizes related activities, including lucky draws and card gifts. During the event, as long as the stamp card is covered with 1 Xiangke Palace and 1 designated scenic spot stamp, and sent back to the designated place to participate in the lucky draw, you will have the opportunity to get a variety of good gifts such as bicycles, art array cultural and creative products, or agricultural gift boxes. 200 chances to win prizes; in addition, when you check in at Shangke Palace, you can redeem small gifts at the temple with your phone’s check-in screen. Each palace and temple is limited to 500 copies, while supplies last. 19 hotel and guest houses in Tainan will also provide discounts during the event. The discount is up to 45% off. For details, please refer to the Xiangke Year Event website.
There are four grass green tunnels, Taiwan History Museum, Heming Textile Culture Museum, Chigu Visitor Center, Chigu Salt Mountain and Taiwan Salt Museum around Luermen St. Mary’s Temple; there are also gorgeous optical eyes around Sucuo Changxing Palace. Horizon, Tree Valley Life Science Museum, Nanke Archaeological Museum, Hong Kong Xianglan Health Knowledge Museum, Shanhua Beer Tourist Factory, Rush Workshop and Barn Restaurant, etc., and you can also buy the ancient snack "Shifangxuan Peanuts" from Anding District. "Sugar" and "New Jade Fragrant Crisp Branches", these two old shops with a history of more than one hundred combined, have traditions and innovations, and are unique souvenirs in the whole sugar city. After visiting the Xiangke Temple, you can travel to nearby scenic spots and complete the chapter. The Tourism and Tourism Bureau has also produced an electronic map to make it easier for tourists to plan the route.
In addition, to promote the culture of Xiangke Yizheng, the Cultural Affairs Bureau will organize the "Taiwan Performing Arts-Xiangke Yizhen Promotional Activities" in May, including the "English Guided Workshop" from May 2nd, allowing you to have a deeper understanding of all kinds of The detour team, learn to introduce Taiwanese art group to foreigners in English, join the ranks of preserving "Xiangke" and "Jintou"; from May 4th, there will be "Xiangke Photography Experience Class", which will take you close and through observation Jingchuang re-recognizes this everyday scenery that you may be unfamiliar with, come and sign up soon (Registration Information: https://www.surveycake.com/s/M0rZe )! The Cultural Affairs Bureau also invites photographers who can participate in the "in Tainan Wuyingzang Photo Contest" on June 30. You can participate in the shooting of cultural assets. The total prize money is up to 450,000 yuan. It belongs to the city's folk customs and Tucheng incense. , Will be a very good subject. For details, please refer to the in Tainan Wuyingzang website.
Director of Tourism and Tourism Guo Zhenhui said that from publishing Tainan temple art walking maps, setting up a Tainan religious art website, and integrating and launching exclusive Tainan Xiangke Year activities every three years since 2012, in addition to hoping to transform pilgrims into tourists, she also hopes to change her expectations. Visitors can learn about Tainan from the perspective of religious art and culture. The Tourism Bureau also urges visitors to observe the temple’s ritual taboos and epidemic prevention regulations when participating in incense science activities, and respect local culture in order to deepen the local experience of tourism.
This year Tucheng incense will be on stage from April 30th to May 2nd in the Chinese calendar. Tucheng incense is a municipal folk custom. Together with Xigang incense, Madou incense, Xuejia incense and Xiaolong incense, they are collectively referred to as the "Five Great Incenses of Nanying". It was held at the Temple of Our Lady in Tucheng, which enshrines the Mother Mother of the Heavenly Mother. In the early days, it was a "Xigang Incense" to mow incense. In the 50th year of the Republic of China, the incense was carried out by itself and held every three years. When the Tucheng Incense is held, the ancient king ship that was found in the temple a hundred years ago will be welcomed to the temple to accept worship from the believers. Although the king ship is seen on the occasion of the king, it will only be sacrificed (not cremated), and the sacrifice will be completed. , And then send the king ship back to the temple for enshrinement. This is what makes Tucheng incense unique.
This year, the King of Plague Festival will be on stage from May 1st to May 8th of the Chinese calendar. The Lord of Sucuo Changxing Palace worships the Twelve Plague Kings on behalf of the Jade Emperor. It is a typical Temple of the Plague King, which was opened as early as 1772. The first section of the Wangjiao Festival, which was later held every Chou, Chen, Wei, and Xu years according to the gods, was the earliest royal ship festival in the Zengwenxi Valley in the historical record. According to legend, it was originally sent to the king by the method of "flowing water" (youdi river). , The King Ship of Shouke once berthed at the "Xia Zhai 18 Rongwa Lake Zai" on the north bank of Zeng Wenxi. It was picked up and enshrined in the Bafen Aunt Palace. It was welcomed into the Xigang Qing'an Palace and developed a national folk custom. In the "Xigang King Ship Festival", Changxing Palace usually has only three "kings" in the inner hall without a "golden body". Usually, before the first three years of a king 醮, the silk gold body is made by the paper paster. After the consecration of Zeng Wenxi, please return to the temple to enshrine the royal mansion, and follow the ancient rituals to worship the king every day.
In order to promote the activities and culture of various temples in the year of Xiangke, the Tourism and Tourism Bureau specially organizes related activities, including lucky draws and card gifts. During the event, as long as the stamp card is covered with 1 Xiangke Palace and 1 designated scenic spot stamp, and sent back to the designated place to participate in the lucky draw, you will have the opportunity to get a variety of good gifts such as bicycles, art array cultural and creative products, or agricultural gift boxes. 200 chances to win prizes; in addition, when you check in at Shangke Palace, you can redeem small gifts at the temple with your phone’s check-in screen. Each palace and temple is limited to 500 copies, while supplies last. 19 hotel and guest houses in Tainan will also provide discounts during the event. The discount is up to 45% off. For details, please refer to the Xiangke Year Event website.
There are four grass green tunnels, Taiwan History Museum, Heming Textile Culture Museum, Chigu Visitor Center, Chigu Salt Mountain and Taiwan Salt Museum around Luermen St. Mary’s Temple; there are also gorgeous optical eyes around Sucuo Changxing Palace. Horizon, Tree Valley Life Science Museum, Nanke Archaeological Museum, Hong Kong Xianglan Health Knowledge Museum, Shanhua Beer Tourist Factory, Rush Workshop and Barn Restaurant, etc., and you can also buy the ancient snack "Shifangxuan Peanuts" from Anding District. "Sugar" and "New Jade Fragrant Crisp Branches", these two old shops with a history of more than one hundred combined, have traditions and innovations, and are unique souvenirs in the whole sugar city. After visiting the Xiangke Temple, you can travel to nearby scenic spots and complete the chapter. The Tourism and Tourism Bureau has also produced an electronic map to make it easier for tourists to plan the route.
In addition, to promote the culture of Xiangke Yizheng, the Cultural Affairs Bureau will organize the "Taiwan Performing Arts-Xiangke Yizhen Promotional Activities" in May, including the "English Guided Workshop" from May 2nd, allowing you to have a deeper understanding of all kinds of The detour team, learn to introduce Taiwanese art group to foreigners in English, join the ranks of preserving "Xiangke" and "Jintou"; from May 4th, there will be "Xiangke Photography Experience Class", which will take you close and through observation Jingchuang re-recognizes this everyday scenery that you may be unfamiliar with, come and sign up soon (Registration Information: https://www.surveycake.com/s/M0rZe )! The Cultural Affairs Bureau also invites photographers who can participate in the "in Tainan Wuyingzang Photo Contest" on June 30. You can participate in the shooting of cultural assets. The total prize money is up to 450,000 yuan. It belongs to the city's folk customs and Tucheng incense. , Will be a very good subject. For details, please refer to the in Tainan Wuyingzang website.
Director of Tourism and Tourism Guo Zhenhui said that from publishing Tainan temple art walking maps, setting up a Tainan religious art website, and integrating and launching exclusive Tainan Xiangke Year activities every three years since 2012, in addition to hoping to transform pilgrims into tourists, she also hopes to change her expectations. Visitors can learn about Tainan from the perspective of religious art and culture. The Tourism Bureau also urges visitors to observe the temple’s ritual taboos and epidemic prevention regulations when participating in incense science activities, and respect local culture in order to deepen the local experience of tourism.
