中英文介紹

People mainly worship Guanyin in the Yonglian Temple. A Golden Guanyin on the third floor is unique to this temple. At first, the believers built a small temple to seek wealth. Because local people would like to express their gratitude for Guanyin, they made this magnificent statue with gold. Since people successfully made their dreams come true after worshiping God here, more and more people came here to pray for fortune. Soon, the temple has become a religious center for residents.

湧蓮寺主要祭拜南海觀世音。起初，信徒們是為了求財，先蓋了一間小廟。 由於這個小廟十分靈驗，讓來此求事業的人們，事業越做越成功，也因此小廟便香火更興盛，就成了蘆洲人信仰的中心。 值得一提的是，在這間廟宇有一個特別之處，當地人為了回饋神明，所以在三樓以一萬兩黃金打造了黃金觀音，象徵著信徒對神明的感謝。

During the activity, you can see magnificent floats, lion dances, dragon dances, and traditional musical bands.  Each procession expresses reverence to the Buddha in its unique way. The procession route passes through the main streets of Lujhou, allowing the crowd to appreciate the spectacular parade activities. In addition to the procession of cultural activities, the celebration at Lujhou's Yonglian Temple includes various cultural performances. Among them, the Taiwanese opera performance is a significant highlight, which makes the audience all eyes.

另外，每年農曆9月17至19日，俗稱「佛祖出家紀念日」，蘆洲湧蓮寺都會舉辦盛大的慶典，以紀念佛祖的出家和教誨。然而，最引人注目是在9月18日，這一天被稱為「蘆洲大拜拜」，這天會有隆重的繞境活動，來自各地的陣頭廟宇共襄盛舉。 活動中會看到華麗的花車、舞獅、舞龍和傳統樂隊，每個陣頭都以獨特的方式表達對佛祖的敬意。繞境的路線會經過蘆洲的主要街道，讓群眾能夠欣賞壯觀的繞境活動外。除了繞境文化活動，蘆洲湧蓮寺的慶典還包括各種文化表演。其中，歌仔戲表演是一大亮點，不僅受當地人的喜愛，也吸引了眾多人潮。

 There are still many things worth exploring in this temple. For instance, it has intricate mud sculptures, colorful paintings, wood carvings, and stone carvings. What makes it incredibly unique is its "雀替" (que ti) decorations, which are distinct to Chinese culture and can be seen at the ninety-degree angles of the pillars. Most of these decorations depict animals or dragons, but what sets Yunglian Temple apart is its "飛天樂伎" (fei tian yue ji). Just imagine an ancient ethereal beauty flying gracefully in the heavens! As you look closer at these delicate crafts, you'll be able to appreciate the craftsmanship and dedication of the artisans.

當然，湧蓮寺還有更多值得你進去細細觀察的！ 例如：泥塑、彩繪、木雕、石雕。更獨特的是它的雀替，那是一種中華文化獨有的裝飾，你會在柱子的九十度角上看到，大部分是動物或龍，但特別就在於湧蓮寺是「飛天樂伎」，你可以想像成古代在天上仙飄飄的美女！當你更深入的觀察，就能在獨一無二的細節裡感受到雕刻師傅的用心。

 You will notice numerous vendors nearby after visiting the Lujhou Center of Belief. These small noodle shops, known as "切仔麵" (qièzǎi miàn), originated in Lujhou. Selling in a street vendor style, it is just like the hotdog stands you will find on the streets of the United States. Owners push small carts and set up a few small chairs beside the vendor. Without any air conditioning or fans, customers still keep coming, which manifests Taiwan's rich street food culture. What sets "切仔麵'' apart is the unique cooking process involving a Taiwanese gesture called "摵" (tshi̍k), which is the rhythmic shaking of the noodles up and down while cooking, representing a distinctive technique in the preparation of this dish. 

走訪蘆洲信仰中心後，你會發現這附近有許多切仔麵攤林立。切仔麵一開始是由一位發起人在從蘆洲起家，以攤販的方式販售，就好像在美國街邊會看到的熱狗攤一樣，老闆們推著小餐車，在攤販旁擺上幾張小椅子，即使沒有任何的冷氣或是風扇，來客卻依然不減，背後有著深厚的台灣街頭美食風情。切仔麵的獨特之處在於其烹飪過程，一種被稱為「摵」的台語動作，即上下搖晃煮麵的動作，這是切仔麵製作過程中的獨特技巧。 

This street vendor has elevated this technique. They cook each bowl of "切仔麵" (Qiezi Noodles) with exceptional craftsmanship and strictly stick to the classic "slicing" motion. During the process of making 切仔麵, this vendor often uses a bamboo strainer (煮麵的網子) to cook the noodles, ensuring they maintain their springiness. An authentic bowl of 切仔麵 undergoes precise slicing and adds a rich broth, making a delicious and flavorful soup. Furthermore, adding bean sprouts and various condiments enhances this dish's rich texture and flavor. Although "切仔麵" (qiè zǎi miàn) may appear simple, it truly embodies the charm of Taiwanese street food. It not only satisfies people's taste buds but also incorporates the passion and skills of street vendors. The founder's talent and dedication to bringing "切仔麵" to more dining tables have propelled this humble yet incredibly delicious dish to flourish in Taiwan's culinary field, making it a people's favorite. 

這位攤販將這個技術發揚光大，以出色的手藝，將每一碗切仔麵烹製得嚴格遵循這種經典的「摵」動作。在製作切仔麵的過程中，這位攤販經常使用笊籬（煮麵的網子）來烹煮麵條，使麵條維持彈性。一碗正宗的切仔麵，除了經過精湛的摵動作外，還會加入豐富的高湯，使湯汁鮮美。此外，豆芽和各種配菜的加入為這道料理增添了豐富的口感和風味。切仔麵雖然看似簡單，但卻充分體現了台灣街頭美食的魅力，不僅滿足人們的味蕾，還將攤販文化的熱情和技巧融入其中。這位發起人的才華和堅持將切仔麵帶到更多人的餐桌上，使這道樸實無華卻又美味無比的料理在台灣飲食界蓬勃發展，成為許多人的最愛。

The story of a temple hidden within a market and a bowl of Qiezi Noodles holds rich historical and cultural value. Its unique geographical location injects vitality and draws crowds to Yonglian Temple, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in Taiwan's history. Why not put aside your electronic devices and visit here with your family and friends to experience the cultural charm of Yonglian Temple.

一座躲藏在市場的廟宇和一碗切仔麵的故事，背後蘊藏了豐富的歷史和文化價值。由於獨特的地理位置，為湧蓮寺注入了不少活力和人潮，也深入體驗台灣的歷史。在休閒時刻，不妨放下電子產品與親朋好友一同前來，一起感受湧蓮寺所散發的文化魅力。