The Origins and Goals of the Events
One of the first areas along the banks of the Danshui River to be developed was XinZhuang, so it can present its history and culture with a unique local style. That’s why many local traditional cultures have deep roots in XinZhuang, which is especially obvious in the area of religion and temples. For example, such traditional temples as Dizang Nunnery, Ciyou Temple, Wenchang Shrine, Guangfu Temple, and Wusheng Temple all preserve and pass on the essence of local culture. In addition, the old buildings on the XinZhuang traditional street can preserve many cherished customs. There is also the glove-puppet theatre which is most representative of XinZhuang’s culture and art. These traditional folk cultures are XinZhuang’s precious local cultural heritage.
The events in the Taipei County Religious Art Festival not only combine local cultural resources and promote folk culture, they more importantly help native soil education plant firm local roots, and cultivate the feelings of love for the hometown and the land. It is hoped that these events will present XinZhuang’s diverse cultural and artistic styles to the general public.
Events Schedule
Date |
Time |
Details |
Place |
November, 06 –
December, 06 |
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Glove puppet theatre campus tour |
All elementary schools in XinZhuang area |
December 15, 06 –
December 17, 06 |
14:30
19:30 |
XinZhuang glove puppet theatre troupe performance |
XinZhuang temple street |
December 16, 06 |
10:00~17:00 |
Opening of Religious Art Festival
Event: A Thousand People Pray for Taiwan |
XinZhuang Dizang Nunnery |
December 16, 06 –
December 17, 06 |
13:30~17:20
08:30~18:30 |
Seed Teachers Study Camp |
XinZhuang Dizang Nunnery Activity Center |
December 16, 06 –
December 24, 06 |
09:00~18:00 |
Folk Craft Garden Party for Dizang Nunnery’s 250th anniversary |
At the Pond Stage in Zhongzheng Park next to XinZhuang Dizang Nunnery |
December 16, 06 –
December 31, 06 |
09:00~18:00 |
Special Exhibition of the Religious Art Festival |
XinZhuang Dizang Nunnery Library |
December 22, 06 –
December 24, 06 |
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XinZhuang Dizang Nunnery three-offerings ritual, neighborhood temple tour for peace, and traditional opera ballad performance |
XinZhuang Dizang Nunnery |
December 23, 06 |
09:00~10:30
13:00~15:30 |
Glove puppet theatre songs and styles Creativity Contest |
At the Pond Stage in Zhongzheng Park next to XinZhuang Dizang Nunnery |
December 23, 06 |
19:00~21:30 |
Glove Puppet Theatre Carnival |
XinZhuang Gymnasium |
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Transportation
◎XinZhuang Dizang Nunnery (Dazhong Temple): No.84, Zhongzheng Rd., XinZhuang City, Taipei County 242, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Bus Routes (Get off at Dazhong Temple stop or XinZhuang Elementary stop)
◆City buses: Blue 2, 111, 235, 257 (towards), 513, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639, 663, 801, 802, and 803.
◆Intercity buses: Gongxi – Beimen, Danshui – Banqiao, Huilong – Taipei, Shulin – Taipei, Sanxia – Yuanhuan, Taipei – Taoyuan, XinZhuang – Taoyuan, Jilong – Zhongli, Zhinan 1, Zhinan 3, Zhinan 9, Taishan – City Hall
◆Car parking (Taiwan Beisi Parking Lot)
◎XinZhuang Temple Street (XinZhuang Road)
Bus Routes (get off at XinZhuang stop, XinZhuang Jr. High stop, or Xintai Road entrance stop)
◆City buses: Blue 2, 111, 235, 299, 513, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639, 663, 801, 802, 803.
◆Intercity buses: 99, Red 9 (Huilong – Banqiao), Gongxi – Banqiao, Bali – Banqiao, Banqiao – Sanxia, Gongxi – Beimen, Huilong – Taipei, Shulin – Taipei, Sanxia – Yuanhuan, Taipei – Taoyuan, XinZhuang – Taoyuan, Jilong – Zhongli, zhinan 1, Zhinan 3, Zhinan 9, Taishan – City Hall
◆Car parking (XinZhuang City Hall Parking Garage, Xinzhong Parking Lot, metered parking lot near Hengyi Catholic High School)
◎XinZhuang Gymnasium: No.75, Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd., XinZhuang City, Taipei County 242, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Bus Routes (Get off at XinZhuang Stadium stop, XinZhuang Tianjingchang stop, or XinZhuang Gymnasium stop)
◆City buses: Blue 18, 257 (returning), 299, 616, 805
◆Intercity buses: 99
◆Car parking (XinZhuang Gymnasium Parking Lot)
Driving Directions
◆ From the Zhongshan Highway: Exit at XinZhuang Wugu Interchange, and go straight on Xinwu Road (towards XinZhuang). Then turn left on Zhongshan Road and go straight. Next, take a right turn on Siyuan Road (keep in the slow lane). Then make a right turn on Fuxing Road, and then a left on Zhonghua Road.
◆From the 2nd North/South Highway: Exit at Zhonghe/Banqiao Interchange, and go in the direction of Banqiao (on the elevated road). After the exit road, go straight onto the Dahan Bridge (keep to the inner lane). After the bridge, go straight onto Siyuan Road, take a left on Fuxing Road, and then take a left on Zhonghua Road.
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