St. Louise de Marillac: Animator of the Confraternities of Charity
Temples
1. A Trip To The TEMPLES CianJhenJunior High School
2. Contents Introduction of our hometown Jhen Nan Temple Long Fong Temple Tien Ho Temple Chaoyang Temple
3. Our Hometown There are 17 citiesand counties in Taiwan. Taiwan is known as “Formosa.” We are in CianjhenDistrict of KaohsuingCity. We are here. Caoya is one village in Cianjhen District. Cianjhen District
4. In the history of Cianjhen development, Caoya is the second village. There are many temples in Caoya. Caoya↓
5. Let’s introduct some important temples in our hometown. Tien HoTemple Jhen Nan Temple Long FengTemple Chaoyang Temple
7. Introduction The temple was originally built in 1722. The structure of the temple now was altered and repaired several times. It belongs to Taoism. The temple in 1955.
22. The Origin Long Feng Temple originated in Shan Dong Province of PRC in 1662. In 1974, the statue of the lord goddess was moved to the present address in 1974 and the temple was finished in 1981. It belongs to Taoism.
25. The lord goddess is Bi Xia Yuan Jun. The statue was carved since 1662.
26. Bi Xia Yuan Jun Bi Xia Yuan Jun is a respectful name in Taoism. She observes and inspects the good and bad behavior of people. She also blesses and protects people and treats patients.
36. ★ Mazu ☆★ This is Mazu, and she is a goddess. She helps fishermen catch a lot of fish and alsobless them.
37. ★ SongziNiangniang ★☆ She manage the matters of birth in the world of mortals. She can help women who want to have babies.
38. ★ Tu Di Gong ☆★ He manage the matters of the district. He can protectpeople who livein the place helocates.
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40. ★Lantern Festival ☆★ On the holiday, people will hold lanterns. The custom originated from Western Han Dynasty (206BC~24AD).
41. There will be many lanterns hanging in front of the temple.
42. ★ Ghost Festival★☆ There will be many worship activities from July 1 to July 30 in lunar calendar. And July 15 is Ghost Festival. According to the tradition, people can avoid disaster during this month.
44. Introduction The temple was built in 1821 and it was rebuilt several times. It belongs to Buddhism. The front view of the temple.
45. Location Address: No.3, Caoya Central St., Qianzhen Dist., Kaohsiung City 806, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Phone:831-1009 or 821-8603.
46. This is the censer which pilgrims put in the incense.
47. This is the burning stove. It’s the place to burn the papers for gods or ghosts.
48. The Lord God The lord god: Guanyin Buddha. Birthday:September 19 in lunar calendar.
49. Mercy Buddha Mercy Buddha, usually called Guan Yin, is the goddess that people generally worship. She is very propitious and she always relieves misery and calamity among the people.
