Qing dynasty academy opened to the public
A repaired historic site, featuring re-creations of classrooms during the Qing Dynasty, attracted more than 10-thousand visitors during its opening in Kaohsiung this weekend. The Greater Kaohsiung Fongyi Academy was built in 1814, during the 19th year of Qing emporer Jiaqing, and contains a small temple dedicated to the Taoist god of culture and literature,...Continue reading
Taipei’s Xingtian Temple Goes Green, Bans Incense Burning
In an effort to save resource and help protect the environment, Taipei’s Xingtian Temple has announced that it will remove its large incense burner and stop offering tables starting tomorrow. The decision was made in line with rapid changes in the environment and the increasingly serious global warming – trends that temple managers said remind...Continue reading
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