Zuoying's past
During Qing Dynasty in ancient China, the whole Kaohsiung area was named as Fongshan City and its capital l was near Lotus Pond, Zuoying (the present site). In 1835, a new town was built in Fongshan (the present site). Afterwards, the capital was moved to Fongshan Town. Therefore, Zuoying Castle was named “ Old Town,” which was General Zheng Cheng gong's barrack at that time and is Zouying Area at the present time.
The Past History
In Qing Dynasty, the Confucius Temple was first built outside Zuoying Town. This temple became the dorm of a primary school then but its original significance of remembering Confucius, the greatest teacher in China, remains all the time. After the Kaohsiung city government rebuilt the temple, a celebration ceremony is held annually. Now, it also becomes a library for self-study students.
Wan-Nian Folklore Festival
This festival started in 2001 and is held in Oct. It is a festival full of various folklore exhibits and many entertained activities. When you come to visit here, you can gain insight into ancient culture and taste some between-meal nibbles and snacks. It even reminds senior citizens like grandfathers and grandmothers of their wonderful past time.
Introduction
Constructing the Website of “Wandering Around Zuoying Scenic Sites at Zuoying,” our team, Truth Kindness Beauty” almost went everywhere from the familiar to the strange, because our school is also located at Zuoying Area.
After visiting and interviewing so many people, we list each scenic site one by one to share with you. It’s our second time to do this project, so it’s easier for us to do it. Our teacher arranged every detail for us when we did it for the first time, but we have to do it on our own this time. Therefore, each member learns more than ever.
Zuoying’s Past
The Past History
Wan-Nian
Folklore Festival
Introduction