Yesterday was my due date, but my son doesn't seem to be in a hurry, so my husband brought me to Xiluo. His family thinks we're crazy to even go out... I feel bored at home and quite stressed about giving birth.
Xiluo Bridge (西螺大橋) crosses over the Zhuoshui River, connecting Yunlin and Changhua County. Construction of the bridge began in 1937, but it took 15 years before the project could be finished. The bridge is nearly 2 km long, and at that time, it was the second-largest bridge in the world.
In 1963, the image of Xiluo Bridge could be seen on the TWD 10 bill due to its importance and symbolic meaning in the development of transportation in Taiwan.
Religious events are also held there. People follow the Gods to cross the bridge on foot. Last November, there was a beautiful parade with many fireworks. The Goddess Mazu is taken from Fuxing Temple on a parade through the city and across this bridge.
Fuxing Temple (福興宮)
Originally, Fuxing Temple was built in 1723 to enshrine the statue of Mazu brought from China in 1717. The temple was demolished in 1770 and rebuilt on the main street. In the late Qing Dynasty, the temple began holding the famous Taiping Mazu cultural festival, which includes a pilgrimage with Mazu on both banks of the Zhuoshui River.
The pilgrimage began as a thanksgiving ritual for farmers to pray for health and a bountiful harvest. Nowadays, the procession lasts 15 days and covers 14 townships, with over 200 temples along the way.
You can also take a look at Xiluo's old street with traditional shops, an old market, and the traditional soy sauce factory. The old street is located along Yenping Street. In the early days, Xiluo was a very prosperous area. Buildings along this street were built in a baroque style. Due to the earthquake in 1935, the government decided to add Chinese decorative elements to remodel the buildings. The combination of old-style design and artistic style makes the landscape special.
More informations about Xiluo Old Street: HERE
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