Sacrificial Rites Temple of Guan-Yu
Guan-Yu, served as one of the best example of the historical personage deified. Guan-Yu was called Guan-Kung among folk people and his personal character and exploits were popularized in the great work of historical fiction entitled San-Kuo Yen-Yi (the Romance of the Three Kingdoms). Through the centuriesˇA the cult of Guan-Yu as a martial saintˇA protecting against evil spirits, has become more and more popular. In addition to his basic guardian character, Guan-Yu is also a patron saint of commerce.
Statues of Guan-Yu in Sacrificial Rites Temple of Guan-Yu
Sacrificial Rites Temple of Guan-Yu, the Grade I historical landmark, was originally founded during the Yung-Li period (1647-1683) of the Ming DynastyˇA also called Ta Guan-Ti Miao (Grand Temple of Guan-Ti). The temple has been undertaken several renovation and official sacrificial rites have been held twice a year since 1727. The spatial hierarchy from the entrance porticoˇA worship hallˇA main hall to the rear hall is apparent in which the main hall is a climax.
The roof moldings and eaves of the east facade where several pediments of different shapes are joined together to form a continuous and most beautiful skyline among traditional architecture in Taiwan.
Sacrificial Rites Temple of Guan-Yu
