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Vice President Hsiao Attends Plaque Unveiling at Kaohsiung Temple

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended a plaque unveiling ceremony at Longchi Temple in Kaohsiung.
  • Legislator Lai Jui-lung thanked the President and Vice President for their attention to Kaohsiung, pledging continued cooperation on major projects.
  • The ceremony invoked blessings for Kaohsiung's peace and prosperity, with the plaque's inscription symbolizing widespread divine grace.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim participated in a plaque unveiling ceremony at Longchi Temple in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, on Tuesday. The event, a significant local religious gathering, saw Hsiao and local officials pray for blessings upon the city and its residents.

Legislator Lai Jui-lung, who is running for Kaohsiung mayor, expressed gratitude to President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao for their focus on the city. He emphasized his commitment to collaborating with the central government to advance Kaohsiung's development and protect local religious traditions. Lai highlighted Longchi Temple's role as a vital spiritual center and community hub.

Thank you to President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim for their attention to Kaohsiung. In the future, we will continue to cooperate with the central government to promote Kaohsiung's important construction projects.

โ€” Lai Jui-lungLegislator Lai Jui-lung spoke about continued cooperation with the central government during the plaque unveiling ceremony.

The plaque unveiled bore the inscription "ๆพคๆบฅ้ปŽๅบถ" (Ze Pu Li Shu), which translates to "Grace Spreads to All People." This phrase signifies the widespread benevolence and protection offered by Mazu, the temple's deity. The ceremony was framed as a moment of collective hope for favorable weather, national peace, and the well-being of Kaohsiung's citizens.

The plaque's inscription 'Grace Spreads to All People' symbolizes Mazu's grace spreading widely and protecting all people.

โ€” Lai Jui-lungLai Jui-lung explained the meaning of the inscription on the newly unveiled plaque.
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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.