Luerhmen History and Culture Museum, Historical museum in Annan District, Taiwan.
Description
The Luerhmen History and Culture Museum is a cultural center in Annan that explores the history and traditions of the region. Exhibitions are spread across multiple gallery spaces, displaying local artifacts, religious objects, and information about the area's development.
History
The site contains the Tianhou Temple from 1604 with a Mazu statue brought by Koxinga. The museum center was founded in 2004 and integrates this historic religious site into its exhibition framework.
Culture
The museum displays devotion to Mazu, the goddess sacred to sailors and fishermen, along with religious practices from the region. Visitors can observe how these traditions remain visible in the daily life of local people today.
Practical
The site is easily accessible by public bus from Tainan Railway Station, with guided tours available during operating hours. Plan for at least half a day to explore the exhibitions and visit the attached temple complex.
Did you know?
The museum preserves records of a 1956 dispute in which two temples each claimed to mark Koxinga's original landing site in Taiwan. This local conflict reveals competing histories among different communities in the region.
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