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Longtian Temple
Legend has it that Lei Fu Qian Sui is a deity of the Nine Heavens Thunder Clan, and during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, he was commissioned to save humanity. He later, in 1947 (the 36th year of the Republic of China), was summoned by the Jade Emperor of the Nine Heavens and descended to Taiwan’s Daylin to help humanity, spreading salvation to all beings.
In 1982 (the 71st year of the Republic of China), Longtian Temple had fallen into disrepair due to age and the increasing crowds. The local residents began a reconstruction project, breaking ground on the morning of November 10th, 1982, at 7 a.m. The project took three years and two months to complete. After the restoration, Longtian Temple dazzled with its grand splendor and golden brilliance. In 1986 (the 75th year of the Republic of China), the temple’s fire‑inauguration ceremony was held on the morning of the third day of the eleventh lunar month at 7 a.m.
Residents of Yihe Village in Daylin have long believed that Lei Fu Qian Sui protects the villagers’ health and ensures a bountiful harvest. Every year on the 14th day of the eighth lunar month, the temple celebrates Lei Fu Qian Sui’s birthday and the anniversary of the White Crane Child. The village holds a festival at the temple, offering sacrificial wine and gathering at the temple’s peak to worship. A stage is set up in front of the shrine,
where drums and cymbals clang, and the scene is lively and joyous—a rare grand event in the tranquil countryside. In front of Longtian Temple stands a century‑old well. The water is clear, never dried up, and exceptionally sweet. It was once an important source of drinking water for the local people. During the Dragon Boat Festival, villagers eagerly draw “midday water.”
Folklore says that midday water cures all ailments. It is said that the water drawn from this ancient well in front of Longtian Temple can be stored for a long time, remaining unspoiled over the years. Many people use it to brew tea, treat illnesses, wash, purify homes, draw talismans, and so on. During the temple’s reconstruction, the ancient well was placed at the center, and above it, a fountain shaped like a dragon was carved, representing the local dragon vein. Tourists visiting during the Dragon Boat Festival can witness villagers gathering in front of the dragon‑head statue, competing to draw midday water—a spectacular sight.
(Source: Cultural Resource Geographic Information System)
In 1982 (the 71st year of the Republic of China), Longtian Temple had fallen into disrepair due to age and the increasing crowds. The local residents began a reconstruction project, breaking ground on the morning of November 10th, 1982, at 7 a.m. The project took three years and two months to complete. After the restoration, Longtian Temple dazzled with its grand splendor and golden brilliance. In 1986 (the 75th year of the Republic of China), the temple’s fire‑inauguration ceremony was held on the morning of the third day of the eleventh lunar month at 7 a.m.
Residents of Yihe Village in Daylin have long believed that Lei Fu Qian Sui protects the villagers’ health and ensures a bountiful harvest. Every year on the 14th day of the eighth lunar month, the temple celebrates Lei Fu Qian Sui’s birthday and the anniversary of the White Crane Child. The village holds a festival at the temple, offering sacrificial wine and gathering at the temple’s peak to worship. A stage is set up in front of the shrine,
where drums and cymbals clang, and the scene is lively and joyous—a rare grand event in the tranquil countryside. In front of Longtian Temple stands a century‑old well. The water is clear, never dried up, and exceptionally sweet. It was once an important source of drinking water for the local people. During the Dragon Boat Festival, villagers eagerly draw “midday water.”
Folklore says that midday water cures all ailments. It is said that the water drawn from this ancient well in front of Longtian Temple can be stored for a long time, remaining unspoiled over the years. Many people use it to brew tea, treat illnesses, wash, purify homes, draw talismans, and so on. During the temple’s reconstruction, the ancient well was placed at the center, and above it, a fountain shaped like a dragon was carved, representing the local dragon vein. Tourists visiting during the Dragon Boat Festival can witness villagers gathering in front of the dragon‑head statue, competing to draw midday water—a spectacular sight.
(Source: Cultural Resource Geographic Information System)
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