Tsung-Huang Chen

     Tsung-huang Chen (? -1868) was also called Zhi Mei. He was the second son of Ko-chuan Chen. In 1846, he was imperial candidate of Bingwu and granted as cabinet. In Lukang, since 1825, there have not been reports of success in examination area. Tsung-huang Chen as imperial candidate led to the literary revival in Lukang.

On the wall of Fengshan Temple of Lukang, Tsung-huang Chen’s calligraphy couplet in 1859 was hung. Unfortunately, it was torn down in 1990.
( photographed by Shih-hsien Chen ) ( Retaken from History of Shi-yi Building and Yi Building )

     Tsung-huang was knowledgeable and talented. He mastered calligraphy and painting and enjoyed poems and drinking. He was well-known at the time as the talented youth. Unfortunately, after the change and rebellion, the remained documents were lost. Only several calligraphy and painting and two large-character cursive couplets on the wall of Fengshan Temple of Lukang were preserved.
　

( Source of text: History of Shi-yi Building and Yi Building and Town History of Lukang: Figures )