Dalun Elementary School in Chiayi County—Patron Saint of the Community (Grade 2)

A survey published by the Academia Sinica Sociological Research (2019) in Taiwan pointed out that 49.3% people in Taiwan believe in traditional folk religions. Dalun Village, where we live, is located in Shuishui Township, Chiayi County. Most of the villagers believe in Taoism, among which Xinxingong It is the largest temple and one of the religious religious centers of Dalun villagers. Xinxing Palace has a history of more than 200 years (from 1805 to the present). The main deity is the Shennong Emperor. Through this course, students can get to know the temples in the village, get in touch with the local religious culture, appreciate the beauty of temple architectural art, and practice Show humanistic care for local culture and get to know the community patron saint of your hometown.