Taipei’s largest ‘miaohui’ temple festival kicks off
Taipei’s largest ‘miaohui’ temple festival kicks off
The Miaohui of the Bangka Qingshan Temple (艋舺青山宮) (Teng Pei-ju / Taiwan News) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – From Thursday to Saturday (December 7-9), one of the three biggest miaohui or temple festivals in Taipei takes place in the city's Wanhua District where the procession led by the King of Qingshan (青山王) will deter the evil and bring peace and stability to the locals. The annual miaohui of the Bangka Qingshan Temple (艋舺青山宮) has a history of more than a century. Built in 1859, the temple has knitted...
⁴ᴷ⁶⁰ Walking Taipei, Taiwan : Wanhua District (December 16, 2019)
A walk through the Wanhua District of Taipei, Taiwan.
From Wikipedia:
Wanhua District, known in Taiwanese Hokkien as Báng-kah khu and historically as Monga or Monka, is a district in Taipei, Taiwan. It is Taipei's oldest district. The district is home to historic buildings such as the Bangka Lungshan Temple, an iconic historic temple, and the Red House Theater, the first and largest teahouse and playhouse in Taiwan. Taipei's oldest, but decaying, garment district is also here.
As Wanhua District was Taipei's first district to undergo economic development, there are many old buildings and cultural sites. The large number of temples in this area is attributed to its prosperous past originating from the Qing era. The district can be divided into three sections: northern, central, and southern. The northern area, including Ximending, has become home to many shopping centers and is popular among the younger generation. Central Wanhua is known for its historical sites like Lungshan Temple, Qingshui Temple, Qing Shan Gong and Bopiliao Historic Street; traditional shopping; and local snacks. Southern Wanhua is mainly a residential area with a wide city park, also known as the Youth Park.
Wanhua District is divided up into 36 villages (里) and 722 neighborhoods (鄰). In recent years, the population in the district has been in decline. The district also has an older and fatter population than those of other districts. It also has a higher concentration of Mainland Chinese. Nevertheless, this district continues to be treasured by many as it is representative of some of Taipei's richest historical cultures. An example would be the annual temple rituals held at Qing Shan Gong, also known as the Qing Shan King Sacrificial Ceremony. This is a massive event that involves touring Wanhua for 3 consecutive nights.
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Filmed December 16, 2019
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4:50 - Zhonghua Road
5:55 - Juguang Road (Lane 112)
8:10 - Cool Street Scene with Locals
8:50 - Cat walking on awnings
10:44 - Bangka Boulevard
15:12 - Wanhua Station
20:30 - Longshan Temple MRT Metro Station
22:54 - Longshan Temple
30:00 - Guilin Road
36:00 - Qingshan Temple
49:20 - Taipei City Archives
56:00 - The Red House
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Wanhua District / 萬華區 / 艋舺 (Slideshow / 幻燈片), Taipei / 臺北 / 台北 / 타이페이
Bangka / Monga / 艋舺
0:20 - Huaxi Street Night Market (Snake Alley) / 華西街觀光夜市 / 华西街观光夜市
0:36 - Chin Shan Gong Temple / Monga Qingshan Temple / 艋舺青山宮
1:17 - Quinshui Temple / 艋舺清水巖
2:11 - Vegetable market / 蔬菜市場
2:24 - Meat market / 肉類市場