Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Bi Shan Yan shrine Taipei for Treasure Tuesday

 







In my youth, my father would often take me to Bishan Yan Shrine, a site nestled in the hills of Neihu District, Taipei, renowned for its venerable history and spiritual significance. Established during the Qing Dynasty and later renovated under Japanese rule, the shrine has long stood as a place of reverence, dedicated to Kaizhang Shengwang, the revered pioneer deity of Zhangzhou.

It was before the consecration space of this hallowed site that my father, a man of great hospitality and energy, would lead his kitchen crew in preparing humble yet heartfelt feasts. I recall vividly the times he boiled instant noodles in a great cauldron, serving more than thirty people amidst the wooded serenity of the temple grounds.

Though the atmosphere was lively and filled with laughter, our merriment once drew the ire of the shrine keeper, who, in his duty to uphold the sanctity of the place, admonished my father with sternness. Even so, out of respect and resolve not to waste food, we remained until every last portion had been consumed, after which we departed quietly, leaving behind only the traces of memory and incense in the mountain air.

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43 comments:

  1. How amazing, dear friend. I love ❤️ the details and colours.

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  2. Me gusta mucho ese tipo de arquitectura quizás por no ver por aquí.

    Saludos.

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  3. Wonderful photos and memories of this shrine. Thank you for posting both photos and your comment.

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  4. What a story! Seemingly the shrine people frown on any merriment. Sounds like you had a wonderful father, I hope he found work quickly after that incident. It is a beautiful place with so much to see. Too bad it is likely only surface beauty.

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  5. Wonderful photographs of Bishan Yan Shrine.

    All the best Jan

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  6. Wow.
    Nice to read about your father. Why did he prepare noodles ? Were people hungry?
    Is the 3rd picture, the ceiling?

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    1. Because noodles are simplest. It was often after midnight after kitchen closes. So people are hungry. Yes, 3rd pic is a ceiling of a gate

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  7. This is a beautiful spot and your photos are remarkable, showing it off to its best. I am very moved by the story of your dad preparing a meal at the shrine for so many. It must have been a remarkable experience. Thank you for sharing that.

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  8. That third photo is a winner, nice snaps from the temple.

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  9. Love the colours in the first photo. All is lovely.

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  10. What a treasure this place is! I'm glad you were able to get so many fine pictures.

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  11. You have wonderful memories associated with this beautiful shrine. The workmanship and attention to detail is remarkable.

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  12. Um lugar de culto deve ter as suas normas de funcionamento.
    Abraço amigo.
    Juvenal Nunes

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  13. Fantastic memories on un unbeleavable wonderful place

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  14. Beautiful views and photos of the temple! Take care, have a happy day!

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  15. Love all the beautiful colors. Wow.

    Thank you for joining the Happy Tuesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. ☺

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  16. Such a beautiful place. Your photos are wonderful.

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  17. Wow - that is astonishing. So colorful, so detailed, so exotic.
    Thank you for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2025/05/one-of-my-favorite-shots.html

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  18. Ces photos et ce lieux sont absolument superbes. Et très émouvant le commentaire qui les accompagne

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  19. It sounds like your father was a fine man.

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  20. So beautiful images! Thank you for sharing them!
    Happy WW, Roentare! A fine week!

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    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ☺

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  22. Wow, fascinating! The photo with the carpets is fabulous! Such a perfect perspective! Congratulations!

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  23. So vibrant and colorful.
    Thank you for sharing and participating at SSPS 360. See you at #361
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