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Taipei Confucius Temple
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In Taiwan, temples are not merely served as worshiping houses, but also community centeres, art galleries, stages for traditional performance arts and many more functions. The calenders of temples are booked year round with various activities, held for either religious or secular purposes, on formal and casual occassions. Temples are such crucial places that Taiwanese spare no efforts in decorating them with stylized stone lions, delicate dragon columns supporting the spiderweb plafond ceilings, and vivid wall paintings. Moreover, they make sure the designs and ornaments match the characteristics of the resident gods. It's not uncommon to have more than two temples in an area, but the three
In Taiwan, temples are not merely served as worshiping houses, but also community centeres, art galleries, stages for traditional performance arts and many more functions. The calenders of temples are booked year round with various activities, held for either religious or secular purposes, on formal…
Constructed by the famous Fujian craftsman Wang Yi-shun in the late 1920s, this temple is a beautiful example of Minnan (southern) style architecture and of Taiwan's delightful local decorative arts.
Among the Confucius temples in Taiwan, Taipei's is the only one adorned with southern Fujian-style ceramic adornments.Every year on September 28, a ceremony is held at the temple in honor of Confucius
The Taipei Confucius temple offers an insight in the Chinese culture. It's both a temple and a museum at the same time, depicting the six Confucian arts in a simple and enjoyable way. The exhibitions are interesting for both adults and kids. The one on the writing in particular, does a good job in explaining how the Chinese characters originated and evolved. You can enjoy a "4D" theater with two alternating shows, one about the history of the Taipei Confucius temple itself, one about the philosophy. and For culture enthusiasts.
The Taipei Confucius temple offers an insight in the Chinese culture. It's both a temple and a museum at the same time, depicting the six Confucian arts in a simple and enjoyable way. The exhibitions are interesting for both adults and kids. The one on the writing in particular, does a good job in e…
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Location
275 Dalong St
Datong District, Taipei City