Surrounded by more than 100 enthusiastic believers and fans, the Kinmen Tianzhentang Lion Dance Troupe took the founder of Tianzhentang, the young prince of Wuji, and the Marshal of Zhongtan for the first time to complete the pioneering feat of climbing Taiwu Mountain by "carrying chariots".

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[Reporter Wu Zhengting/Kinmen Report] Today is the ninth day of the Lunar New Year's "Tian Gong Sheng". Not only the lion cubs from the Kinmen Tianzhentang Lion Dance Troupe climbed the 253-meter-high Taiwu Mountain as usual, and went to Haiyin Temple to pray for blessings. More than 100 enthusiastic people Surrounded by believers and group fans, for the first time, they led the founder of Tianzhentang, the young prince of Wuji, and the marshal of Zhongtan to complete the pioneering feat of climbing Taiwu Mountain by "carrying chariots".

Xu Jicai, head of the Tianzhentang Lion Dance Troupe, said that according to folklore, the ninth day of the lunar calendar is the birthday of the Jade Emperor. Kinmen folks believe that on this day, climbing Taiwu Mountain, the highest peak in Kinmen and 253 meters above sea level, is the closest to the "God of Heaven". Reporting and praying for blessings to the Lord of Heaven will bring good luck throughout the year.

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The twists and turns and steep slopes of Mount Taiwu Mountain are regarded as the biggest challenge for new climbers. The young people carrying chariots, with a pious heart and courage, with the help of gongs and drums, "swinged" all the way up. It left a historical moment in front of Ju Shile, and attracted the attention of many climbers along the way.

Xu Jicai said that every year he brings the cubs from the lion dance troupe to Haiyin Temple to pray for blessings. This year is the first time he has brought the founder of Tianzhentang "Patriarch of Hair", the young prince of Wuji and Marshal of Zhongtan to Mount Taiwu.

He said that climbing Taiwu Mountain to pray for blessings is to promote the positive force of the society, and he hoped to drive the enthusiasm of young people with enthusiasm; Huang Shicheng, deputy director-general of Wudao City God Temple, said that traditional folk customs need to be passed on from generation to generation, and mountaineering with chariots symbolizes physical strength and perseverance. test.

Master Xinghai, the abbot of Haiyin Temple in Mount Taiwu, said that Haiyin Temple was first built in the Song Dynasty during the Xianchun period (1265-1274 AD), and has a history of more than 700 years. The first seamount, Shimen Pass, is listed as a county historic site.

Master Xinghai said that thanks to the good weather, since the first day of the Lunar New Year, about 1,000 to 2,000 people have gone up the mountain every day. In addition to going to Haiyin Temple, the "Don't Forget in Ju" Leshi, Meiyuan, and Zheng Chenggong on Taiwu Mountain watch the game The chess place and the rebuilt Reflection Tower are all scenic spots of the Range Rover; the "Reassuring Stone" in Haeinsa Temple, touch the heart with the left hand, touch the stone with the right hand, and silently recite "Namo Great Merciful and Great Compassionate Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva" three times, it is said that it can make the mood get more calm.

The cubs of the Kinmen Tianzhentang Lion Dance Troupe climbed up the 253-meter-high Taiwu Mountain on foot as usual.

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The Kinmen Tianzhentang Lion Dance Troupe, led by leader Xu Jicai (first from the right), surrounded by more than 100 enthusiastic believers and fans, took the Tianzhentang Patriarch and others to Mount Taiwu for the first time.

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Surrounded by more than 100 enthusiastic believers and group fans, the Kinmen Tianzhentang Lion Dance Troupe took Tianzhentang Patriarch, Wuji Little Prince, Zhongtan Marshal and other gods for the first time to climb Taiwu Mountain in front of "Don't Forget in Ju" Le Shi left a historical picture.

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Master Xinghai, the abbot of Haiyin Temple in Mount Taiwu, said happily that in the past few days, there have been one to two thousand people climbing the mountain every day.

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Ouyang Yixiong (second from right), vice-chairman of the Kinmen County Council, and a number of councilors went up to Taiwu Mountain Haiyin Temple to pray for blessings on the ninth day of the Lunar New Year.

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The "Reassuring Stone" in Haeinsa Temple on Mount Taiwu is also a hotspot for tourists visiting the temple.

(Photo by reporter Wu Zhengting)