Lintou Fenghuang Temple, Wang Yeh temple in Lintou Village, Taiwan.
Description
Lintou Fenghuang Temple is a Wang Yeh temple in Lintou Village featuring intricate wooden carvings and painted decorations throughout its interior spaces. The craftsmanship visible in the structural details and ornamental elements reflects traditional Taiwanese religious architecture.
History
The temple originated during early settlement periods as a spiritual center where local communities gathered to worship Wang Yeh, the deity of fishermen and sailors. Its establishment reflects the importance of maritime protection in the region's development.
Culture
The temple serves as a gathering place where locals perform rituals and present offerings to seek protection for their fishing and maritime work. These practices show how deeply the worship of the protective deity is woven into daily community life.
Practical
Visitors can reach the temple by local transportation through Lintou Village, where it sits accessible from the main roads in the area. Asking locals or checking a village map helps locate the exact entrance.
Did you know?
The temple maintains a collection of ceremonial boats used in special rituals where replica vessels are burned to symbolically send divine beings back to heaven. This practice shows a distinctive blend of craftsmanship and spiritual belief.
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