Donglong Temple

Coordinates: 22°27′46.9″N 120°26′55.7″E / 22.463028°N 120.448806°E / 22.463028; 120.448806

Donglong Temple
東港東隆宮
Basic information
Location Donggang, Pingtung County, Taiwan
Architectural description
Architectural type Temple
Completed 1706

The Donglong Temple (Chinese: 東港東隆宮; pinyin: Dōnggǎng Dōnglóng Gōng) is a temple in Donggang Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan.

History

The temple was originally built in 1706. However, it was then later destroyed by tsunami in 1894 in which the temple had to be rebuilt at a new site.[1]

Activities

The temple organizes the Donggang King Boat Ceremony every three years on the 2nd, 5th, 8th and 11th year of the Chinese calendar.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Donglong Temple". Love Pingtung. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  2. "Donggang King Boat Ceremony". Taiwan Festivals. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
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