Taipei Confucius Temple to Host Blessing Event on April 25 for Approximately 1,000 Exam Takers
The Taipei City Department of Civil Affairs announced that the Taipei Confucius Temple will host a blessing event on April 25, 2026, for students taking exams such as the Junior High School Entrance Exam and Civil Service Exams. The event, titled "Sages' Guidance, Step-by-Step Success," is expected to attract around 1,000 participants annually. Admission requires a current year's examination admission ticket. The event will run from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Participants will receive a lucky pen and socks for success. Additionally, a "928 time-travel postcard" event in collaboration with Taipei Post Office will send postcards on September 28, the day of the Confucius Ceremony.
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The Taipei City Department of Civil Affairs announced on April 14, 2026, that the Taipei Confucius Temple will hold a blessing event, "Sages' Guidance, Step-by-Step Success," on April 25. This event is for students taking entrance exams and civil service certification tests. The event will run from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Participants must present their current year's examination admission ticket. Inside the temple, attendees will receive a lucky pen to write their goals on a prayer card. They will then be led by ritual officiants into the Dacheng Hall to perform a three-bow ritual to Confucius: "first bow for wisdom, second for inspiration, third for perfect scores." Finally, participants will receive "step-by-step success socks." In addition to the blessing event, the Department of Civil Affairs noted that the Confucius Temple, in collaboration with Taipei Post Office, is holding a "928 time-travel postcard" event. With a current year's examination admission ticket, participants can exchange it for a special postcard to write their aspirations. The Taipei Confucius Temple Management Committee will mail these postcards on September 28, the day of the Confucius Ceremony, for recipients to receive as new students, witnessing the results of their efforts.