The Bagua Mountain Buddha was repainted, and the scaffolding and anti-fall nets were removed. The Buddha made people feel younger after showing his face.

(Photo by reporter Liu Xiaoxin)

[Reporter Liu Xiaoxin/Changhua Report] Changhua County’s historical building, the Baguashan Giant Buddha, is undergoing restoration work. Fences were erected around the base, and scaffolding anti-fall nets covered the entire body of the Buddha, which was dubbed “quasi-isolated” by the public. Now most eagles The frames have been dismantled, and the face of the Buddha is finally revealed. The Buddha has been repainted, from black to black and red. Tourists all exclaimed, "You have become younger after unblocking!"

Changhua County Cultural Bureau Director Zhang Quefen said that the Baguashan Giant Buddha is a historical building, and the focus of this project is to deal with the problems of paint damage on the surface of the Buddha body and water leakage from the building. It is oxidized and blackened after painting.

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Zhang Quefen emphasized that the paint color of the Big Buddha this time is based on the principle of black and red with metal flat light, and the color of the lotus seat remains golden. This was decided after discussion between the Cultural Resources Review Committee and the Management Committee of the Baguashan Big Buddha Temple. Now the color is brighter , also has a little bronze color, after exposure to the sun, the tone will become dull, but the majesty and compassion of the Bagua Mountain Buddha remain unchanged.

Zhang Quefen said that the rest of the restoration project is the lotus seat and the waterproofing project, which will be completed before the Spring Festival, so that people in Changhua can see the restored Baguashan Giant Buddha during the Spring Festival.

The scaffolding of the Buddha body of Bagua Mountain Buddha has just been removed, and someone immediately came to take a photo with the Buddha. Many people think that the Buddha has been repaired and painted after "isolation", and then the mysterious veil of the anti-fall net is raised, which makes people feel "" The unsealed Buddha has become younger", this painting makes the Buddha look like it has undergone a "medical beauty" process, and the whole "rejuvenation" is both familiar and strange.

Completed in 1961, the Baguashan Giant Buddha is a spiritual landmark representing Changhua County. The restoration project was full of ups and downs. After many failed bids, the construction started in March this year. As Changhua County will usher in the 300th year of its establishment in 2023, the Baguashan Giant Buddha has been restored. Finally caught up with the celebration of the 300th anniversary of Changhua County.

The tone of the Baguashan Buddha before restoration and painting looks darker.

(File photo, photo by reporter Liu Xiaoxin)

The Baguashan Giant Buddha underwent restoration work, erected scaffolding and anti-fall nets, and was dubbed by the public as "human isolation."

(Provided by Changhua County Government)