Festivals · Festivals

Lord Su's
Sacred Birthday

On Lord Su's birthday each year, Jing An Temple holds birthday rites, a procession and a peace banquet, and exchanges incense with allied temples — the village's most important religious event of the year.

Lord Su's altar and birthday flower-towers in the main hall of Jing An Temple
12th Day
4th Lunar Month
Lord Su's Sacred Birthday
Current principal birthday · Gregorian date varies yearly

Birthday Rites

Devotees gather to celebrate Lord Su's birthday, performing the Three Offerings and chanting scriptures, praying for the peace of the whole community.

Procession

Lord Su's palanquin goes forth in procession, circling the village to drive away evil and bring blessing, guarding the community.

Peace Banquet

After the procession, a peace banquet is held where villagers dine and rejoice together, strengthening clan and community bonds.

Temple Fellowship · Incense Exchange

Exchanging incense, welcoming palanquins and ritual courtesies with allied temples, revealing the deep fellowship between Taiwan's temples.

Note on the feast day: Lord Su's birthday at Jing An Temple was originally the 28th of the 6th lunar month; after the 1996 relocation it was changed to the 12th of the 4th lunar month. For exact Gregorian dates and event times, please refer to the latest announcements on the official Facebook page.