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Let's use the 5 Wh-question to get a general idea of Baohe temple!
What is religion of Baohe Temple ？ Ans: Taoism
Where is Baohe Temple？Ans: No.182, Chenggong Road, Luzhou District New Teipei City
When was Baohe Temple built？ Ans: In 1911
Who is Emperor Baosheng？ Ans: Folk name is Wu Tao. born during the Song Dynasty
Why do people pray to Baosheng Emperor？Ans: After Tao Wu dead, the villager remembered his compassion and commitment to save others.He started being worthsipped as a deity, being called"Wuzhenren" and "Dadaogong"
Important Festival self-evident
9th January : An (Pacifying) Tai Sui
15th、16th March : Fastival of Emperor Baosheng
4th April : Festival of Bi Gan-God of Wealth
Interview at Baohe Palace
Watch the videio to get key points
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Emperor Baosheng Festival
Baosheng Emperor is the main god of Baohe Temple. The annual festival is held on the 15th day of 3rd month of the lunar calendar, which is the birthday of Emperor Baosheng. The seven settlement leaders of Baohe Palace take turns being in charge of the festival. The turnover ceremony is held on the 16th day of the 3rd month of lunar calendar.
The seven settlement leaders are :
1.Louachu Settlement
2.Shuinan Settlement
3.Balikhao Settlement
4.Lunading settlement
5. Tudigong House Settlement
6. Xichan Settlement
7.Sanchongpu Settlement
Festival of Bi Gan The God of Fortune
The festival is held on the 4th day of the 4th month of the lunar clanedar. Legend has it that after Bigan's death, the loyal soul arrived in the Heavenly Court and just happened to be present for the choosing of the God of Wealth by the Jade Emperor. Bi Gan was known to be morally upright and was favored by the Jade Emperor. As the god of wealth, Bi Gan is responsible for managing the wealth in the human world. Because of his character and image, he has come to symbolize fair distribution of wealth.
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Pacifying Tai Sui—Sixty Tai Sui Generals
There are sixty gods in sexagenary cycle. On the ninth day of the first month of the lunar calendar (the birthday of the Jade Emperor), Hoi An is Tai Sui. An(Pacifying) Tai Sui is a folk belief. People believe that those born under Chinese zodiac signs which are not in harmony with the Tai Sui that year are regarded as"clashing with Tai Sui."To avoid misfortunes brought about by the clash,the people make offerings to the Tai Sui deity to seek protection and peace while driving away negative influences
A Heavenly General
Taiwan's folk beliefs usually manifest themselves in Zhentou. In the Baohe Palace, this group of heavenly generals go around the area on the birthday of Emperor Baosheng.
video-1636208812.mp4Video of the heavenly general practicing...
Reference : Luzhou City Chronicles
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