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New Taipei Mayoral Candidate Lee Ssu-chuan Attends Deity's Birthday Celebration

From Liberty Times · (21h ago) Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Ssu-chuan attended a birthday celebration for the deity Xuan Tian Shang Di at the He Sheng Temple in Wugu.
  • Lee credited the deity for blessings of peace and prosperity in the Wugu area and highlighted his role in approving the temple's construction.
  • Temple officials and supporters urged the public to vote for Lee in the upcoming mayoral election.

On the auspicious occasion of Xuan Tian Shang Di's birthday, New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Ssu-chuan visited the He Sheng Temple in Wugu to offer prayers and participate in the festivities. The event, held on the third day of the third lunar month, saw Lee join temple officials and local residents in celebrating the deity's birthday, a significant cultural and religious event for the community.

He has contributed for many years, protecting the people of Wugu and ensuring favorable weather.

— Lee Ssu-chuanExpressing gratitude to the deity Xuan Tian Shang Di during the temple visit.

During his address, Lee expressed his gratitude to Xuan Tian Shang Di for years of protection over the Wugu district, attributing the region's peace and favorable weather to the deity's blessings. He particularly emphasized his personal involvement in the temple's establishment, noting that he had secured approval from the Ministry of the Interior for its construction during the urban planning process. This, he stated, was crucial for ensuring the temple's smooth development and continued service to the community.

In the past, urban planning did not allow temples to be built. Because of redevelopment, some temples were demolished, and parks had to be established. Therefore, through urban planning, I reported to the Ministry of the Interior for approval, allowing He Sheng Temple to be built here, to protect the citizens of Wugu and ensure they earn a lot of money safely.

— Lee Ssu-chuanExplaining his role in facilitating the temple's construction.

The temple's chairperson, Wang Mei-yun, reciprocated Lee's sentiments, thanking him for his crucial assistance in the temple's construction. She urged the local community and attendees to show their support for Lee, asking them to cast their votes for him in the upcoming mayoral election, expressing confidence in his victory. The event concluded with Lee and temple representatives leading a spirited chant of "Dong San" (meaning 'support' or 'victory'), signaling strong political backing.

Today is Xuan Tian Shang Di's birthday. Thank you, Lee Ssu-chuan, for your help in ensuring the smooth construction of He Sheng Temple. I also ask fellow villagers to support him, so that Lee Ssu-chuan can win a high vote in the New Taipei mayoral election at the end of the year.

— Wang Mei-yunThanking Lee Ssu-chuan and urging support for his election campaign.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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