Cide Palace, Buddhist temple near Lotus Lake in Zuoying District, Taiwan
Cide Palace is a temple in Zuoying near Lotus Lake that houses multiple altars dedicated to different deities such as Tudigong and Mazu. The walls display carved decorations depicting mythological stories that reflect the spiritual purpose of the place.
The site was originally built to honor the earth god Tudigong but underwent a major renaming and rededication in 1821 to also include worship of Mazu. This shift marked a turning point in the temple's religious focus and expanded its spiritual purpose.
The temple serves as a venue where traditional Taiwanese opera performances unfold during celebrations of Mazu's birthday according to the lunar calendar. These events show how the place remains central to the community's religious and artistic life today.
The temple maintains regular opening hours and connects to other attractions through public transportation routes from central Kaohsiung to Zuoying District. The grounds are straightforward to navigate with clear pathways between different areas.
During the Japanese occupation in 1941, the temple faced demolition orders and was briefly converted into an agricultural office. After surviving this difficult period, it was reconstructed in the 1970s and has since resumed its role as a place of worship.
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