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However, after renovation, it became a bigger temple consisting of a front hall, a rear hall, and east and west side chambers. In addition, what makes it unique is the concept of "Duì Chǎng Zuò" (對場作). Two artisans were separately commissioned to design and create each section. After completion, they competed with each other. Artisans from different schools have distinct styles. For example, the "Left Azure Dragon" was crafted by artisans in the Zhangzhou style, while the "Right White Tiger" was designed by artisans in the Quanzhou style. This architectural approach showcases simplicity, antiquity, and authenticity, serving not only as a platform for artisans to challenge each other but also as a means of passing down their skills and traditions.

歷史

先嗇宮是三重區最早的廟宇，建於西元1755年，其中的「先嗇」指的是神農大帝。早期台灣人以農業為主，因此許多務農的人會到訪這間廟宇。「先嗇宮」是在日治時期所命名的，當地也有人稱之「五穀王廟」或「五穀先帝廟」等，由於農業的發展，使得這間以神農大帝為名的廟受到當地人的崇信。在最一開始，這座廟宇只是個有著用茅草所建造屋頂的單獨的一個小廟，但是經過重建後，變成了由前殿，後殿，東西護室所組成的大廟宇。其中最特別的就是「對場作」了。所謂的「對場作」就是把一個建築分為兩個區塊，並分別請兩位匠師在私底下設計創作，相互競技。不同流派的匠師的創作風格非常截然不同，例如：「左青龍」是由漳州風格的師傅所做，而「右白虎」是由泉州風格的師傅設計的。這樣的建築，呈現出簡單復古且樸實的特色，除了匠師之間的切磋，也有著技藝傳承的意義。