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Paifang in Jincheng, Kinmen, Taiwan

Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang-gong's Mother
邱良功母節孝坊
General information
Typepaifang
LocationJincheng, Kinmen, Taiwan
Coordinates24°25′53.1″N 118°19′6.7″E / 24.431417°N 118.318528°E / 24.431417; 118.318528
Completed1812

The Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang-gong's Mother (traditional Chinese: 邱良功母節孝坊; simplified Chinese: 邱良功母节孝坊; pinyin: Qiū Liánggōng Mǔjié Xiàofāng) is a paifang in Jincheng Township, Kinmen, Taiwan.

History

Qiu Liang-gong was born in Kinmen. His father died 35 days after his birth, leaving his mother alone to raise him. Her mother never remarried. Qiu grew up later to become a military officer in the navy. His mother was then honored and the arch was constructed for her in 1812.

Architecture

The arch is a four-pillar, three-section stone structure made of granite and limestone. There are four pairs of stone lions located at the front and back sides of the pillar.

See also

References

  1. "Qiu Lianggong's Mother Chastity Arch". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  2. "Qiu Liang-gong's Mother Chastity Arch". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  3. "The Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang-Gong's Mother". Classic Kinmen Travel. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2021.


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