Zhong-Sheng-Gong Memorial
宗聖公祠
General information
Typememorial
LocationPingtung City, Pingtung County, Taiwan
Coordinates22°40′1.8″N 120°29′29.4″E / 22.667167°N 120.491500°E / 22.667167; 120.491500
Completed1929

The Zhong-Sheng-Gong Memorial (traditional Chinese: 宗聖公祠; simplified Chinese: 宗圣公祠; pinyin: Zōngshènggōng Cí) is a memorial in Pingtung City, Pingtung County, Taiwan.

History

The memorial was constructed in 1929 by the Zhen clan family members who moved to Taiwan from Guangdong during the Qing Dynasty in the 18th century.[1] It was originally located on the banks of Wannian River. Over the years, more buildings were constructed surrounding the memorial.[2]

Architecture

The memorial was built with traditional Hakka and Baroque architecture style. The memorial spans over an area of 3,010 m2 with two blocks and double bays. To honor their ancestors to show off their success, their relatives built the Zhong-Sheng-Gong Memorial in 1929.

Transportation

The memorial is accessible within walking distance east of Pingtung Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The Zhong-Sheng-Gong Memorial". Love Pingtung. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "Zhong-Sheng-Gong Memorial". Religious Cultural Heritage in Taiwan. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
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