New Taipei candidate Hou Yu-ih attends Xinzhuang Dazhbai, vows to promote temple culture

New Taipei mayoral candidate Hou Yu-ih participated in the annual Xinzhuang Dazhbai festival, a significant religious event with over a century of history. The festival, officially known as the "Dark Visit" and "Day Patrol" for the deity Wun-Wun Da-Chong Ye, is a registered intangible cultural heritage of New Taipei City. Hou emphasized his commitment to preserving and promoting this rich temple culture.

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Xinzhuang Dazhbai has been passed down for over a hundred years and is already registered as intangible cultural heritage in New Taipei City. In the future, I will join hands with the power of folk temples to continue to inherit and promote it, so that more people can understand the local history and culture of New Taipei.

During the event, Hou, alongside Legislative Speaker Chiang Ken-huang and other local officials, paid respects at the Xinzhuang Dizang Temple. He participated in pre-parade rituals and expressed his intention to work with local temples if elected mayor. Hou highlighted that the Dazhbai festival is more than just a religious gathering; it is a vital part of New Taipei's local identity and a source of community cohesion. He praised the temple's long-standing efforts in charitable work and support for vulnerable groups, recognizing it as a stabilizing force in the community.

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The Xinzhuang Dazhbai is a religious event that has been passed down for over a hundred years and is registered as intangible cultural heritage in New Taipei City. In the future, I will work with folk temples to continue to inherit and promote it, so that more people can understand the local history and culture of New Taipei.

Hou stated that municipal development, much like cultural heritage, requires continuous effort and transmission across generations. He pledged to foster cooperation between the government and private religious organizations to protect and promote religious culture. His goal is to ensure that younger generations gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of New Taipei's extensive history and faith, thereby safeguarding the city's valuable cultural assets.

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Xinzhuang Dizang An is not only a center of faith but also a hub for local sentiment. I affirm the temple's long-term cooperation with the city government in promoting public welfare, caring for the disadvantaged, and providing emergency assistance, serving as an important stabilizing force in New Taipei City.