Fenyuan Township, which has been passed down for more than a hundred years, held a grand celebration of the Jiujiaotou Welcome to the God of God, circumambulation and blessing ceremony. Changhua County Mayor Wang Huimei (middle) attended the grand event.

(Provided by Changhua County Government)

[Reporter Tang Shiming/Changhua Report] Fenyuan Township, Changhua County, Jiujiaotou Yingtiangong Parade Blessing Ceremony, which has been passed down for more than 100 years, was held today. , this year, Guo Zihao, the old furnace owner in Zhuangjiao County, and Zhang Shengke, the deputy furnace owner, handed over the new furnace owner Ye Fengliang in Dapujiao, and Li Yuanlong, the deputy furnace owner.

Ye Fengliang said that 27 years ago, his grandfather was the owner of the stove, and 27 years later, this year, he took over as the owner of the stove. He thinks it is very meaningful, so that this fine traditional cultural spirit can be passed on from generation to generation.

"Tiangong" is the Jade Emperor, and the folks are usually called Tiangong, Tiangongbo or Tiangongzu. Every year on the 9th day of the first month of the lunar calendar, the Jade Emperor lives long. In Fenyuan Township, the Jiujiaotou of the former "Cat Luobao" is rotated by Jiujiaotou every year. The Tiangong welcome ceremony was held around the ninth day of the first month of the lunar calendar. Today, Changhua County Mayor Wang Huimei, Fenyuan Tiangong President Chen Xinxiong, and distinguished guests witnessed the ceremony. Thousands of believers walked around the country with incense and believers, and the grand and solemn century-old tradition was continued.

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Wang Huimei said that Jiujiaotou Yingtian Gong in Fenyuan Township has been passed down for more than 100 years. It can be said to be an important local religious activity. The nine corners took turns as the furnace owner. In the past year, I am grateful to Chairman Guo Zihao for leading The Tiangong Association will ensure that the activities of welcoming the gods and the handover ceremony can be completed smoothly. Today is the handover of the furnace owner. The new chairman Ye Fengliang was his grandfather as the furnace owner 27 years ago, and he will take over the new furnace owner 27 years later. It is more meaningful for inheritance. Sticks are strong sticks. This activity is also moving towards the goal of intangible cultural assets. In the future, I hope that the application can be passed smoothly. I would like to thank all the folks who have contributed to the Tiangonghui. The spirit of the folks and the traditional culture can be passed down from generation to generation, benefiting the local people, protecting the folks, and creating local prosperity.

Ye Fengliang, the new furnace owner of Tai Po Kok, said that today is the celebration of Fen Yuen’s centenary celebration. This year, it is Tai Po Kok’s turn to take over. Every year, 9 corners in Fen Yuen Township take turns to enshrine, and only once every 9 years will they take turns to serve the cup. Opportunity, how many villages there are in a corner, if there are 3 villages, it must be 27 years before the chance comes again, and 27 years ago, his grandfather was the furnace owner, and after 27 years, it will be this year. He took over as the furnace owner, and he felt very happy. He hoped that through this meaningful event, everyone could be blessed with good health, safe and earn a lot of money.

In the early days of Fenyuan Township, material resources were lacking, and disputes arose due to competition for materials and water sources. Through the spirit of Yingtiangong, all the corners of the locality were united, so that everyone could live in harmony. Jiujiaotou was divided into many villages. The longest record has been It takes about 70 to 80 years for the village to be the furnace owner. This year, it will be stationed in Tai Po Kok. The ceremony will not only retain the original flavor, but also the ancient relics are well preserved. The county government will assist the local area to apply for this event as a Intangible cultural assets allow this excellent traditional cultural spirit to be passed on from generation to generation.

Fenyuan Yingtiangong Jiujiaotou includes Baliao Corner, Shekou Corner, Fengkeng Corner, Fenyuan Corner, Zhulin Corner, Niupu Corner, Xianzhuang Corner, Tai Po Corner, and Zhenqian Corner.

Fenyuan Township, which has been passed down for more than 100 years, Jiujiaotou Yingtiangong Circumambulation and Blessing Ceremony was held today. This year's new furnace owner, Dapujiao Ye Fengliang (right said, his grandfather was the furnace owner 27 years ago, and he will be the furnace owner 27 years later. He felt that it was very meaningful to take over as the furnace owner. (Provided by Changhua County Government)

In Fenyuan Township, the Jiujiaotou Welcoming the God of Heaven, which has been passed down for more than a hundred years, is held today.

(Provided by Changhua County Government)