Penghu Master Craftsman Meticulously Creates, Tamsui Xingtian Wusheng Temple Welcomes Guan Dao as Temple Treasure
The Xingtian Wusheng Temple in Tamsui, New Taipei, today welcomed a Guan Sheng Dijun broadsword, meticulously crafted over two years by 85-year-old master craftsman Wu Zheng-yi at the Fufa Ironworks in Magong, Penghu. This 15-catty sword will serve as the temple's treasure. The temple's deity had instructed followers in a dream three years ago to commission the sword from a century-old ironworks in Penghu.
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(Central News Agency, Penghu County, 15th) The Xingtian Wusheng Temple in Tamsui, New Taipei, today traveled to Magong, Penghu, to welcome back the Guan Sheng Dijun broadsword commissioned from "Fufa Ironworks" and crafted by master craftsman Wu Zheng-yi, to serve as the treasure of the newly built Wusheng Temple.
The handover ceremony for the Tamsui Xingtian Wusheng Temple's Guan Sheng Dijun broadsword was held today at "Fufa Ironworks" in Magong, Penghu. The 85-year-old master craftsman Wu Zheng-yi, assisted by his son-in-law, handed over the 15-catty broadsword to temple master Xuanwei Shi. Former Minister of National Defense Feng Shih-kuan, former Magong Mayor Yeh Chu-lin, independent Penghu County Councilor Su Chen Hsiu-se, and attending devotees jointly witnessed the event.
A devotee surnamed Chen, who accompanied the group for the handover, stated that the main deity of the newly built Tamsui Xingtian Wusheng Temple, Guan Sheng Dijun, had instructed followers in a dream three years ago that the future broadsword should be cast by a century-old ironworks in Penghu.
Mr. Chen pointed out that to find this century-old ironworks in Penghu, personnel from Tamsui Xingtian Wusheng Temple visited Penghu multiple times for investigation. Finally, after the fourth visit to Wu Zheng-yi, he agreed to help craft the Guan Sheng Dijun broadsword, which took over two years to complete.
Wu Zheng-yi told the Central News Agency reporter today that more than three years ago, personnel from Tamsui Xingtian Wusheng Temple visited him, informing him of Guan Sheng Dijun's instructions. However, at that time, due to his advanced age and insufficient manpower, he politely declined. But the temple repeatedly requested his help, and he finally agreed. After years of forging, he completed this Guan Sheng Dijun broadsword.
Master craftsman Wu Zheng-yi of "Fufa Ironworks" in Magong, Penghu, is the third generation of the ironworks. He started forging iron at the age of 17 and has been doing so for over sixty years. He specializes in crafting various iron tools, including hoes, plows, boat nails, anchors, and harpoons, for agricultural and fishing use, in countless numbers. He even crafted a "Seven-Star Sword" for a temple in Junjyun Islet. "Iron forging is an industry, and even more so, an industrial art," which also expresses his craftsman spirit. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150415
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(Central News Agency, Penghu County, 15th) The Xingtian Wusheng Temple in Tamsui, New Taipei, today traveled to Magong, Penghu, to welcome back the Guan Sheng Dijun broadsword commissioned from "Fufa Ironworks" and crafted by master craftsman Wu Zheng-yi, to serve as the treasure of the newly built Wusheng Temple.
The handover ceremony for the Tamsui Xingtian Wusheng Temple's Guan Sheng Dijun broadsword was held today at "Fufa Ironworks" in Magong, Penghu. The 85-year-old master craftsman Wu Zheng-yi, assisted by his son-in-law, handed over the 15-catty broadsword to temple master Xuanwei Shi. Former Minister of National Defense Feng Shih-kuan, former Magong Mayor Yeh Chu-lin, independent Penghu County Councilor Su Chen Hsiu-se, and attending devotees jointly witnessed the event.
A devotee surnamed Chen, who accompanied the group for the handover, stated that the main deity of the newly built Tamsui Xingtian Wusheng Temple, Guan Sheng Dijun, had instructed followers in a dream three years ago that the future broadsword should be cast by a century-old ironworks in Penghu.
Mr. Chen pointed out that to find this century-old ironworks in Penghu, personnel from Tamsui Xingtian Wusheng Temple visited Penghu multiple times for investigation. Finally, after the fourth visit to Wu Zheng-yi, he agreed to help craft the Guan Sheng Dijun broadsword, which took over two years to complete.
Wu Zheng-yi told the Central News Agency reporter today that more than three years ago, personnel from Tamsui Xingtian Wusheng Temple visited him, informing him of Guan Sheng Dijun's instructions. However, at that time, due to his advanced age and insufficient manpower, he politely declined. But the temple repeatedly requested his help, and he finally agreed. After years of forging, he completed this Guan Sheng Dijun broadsword.
Master craftsman Wu Zheng-yi of "Fufa Ironworks" in Magong, Penghu, is the third generation of the ironworks. He started forging iron at the age of 17 and has been doing so for over sixty years. He specializes in crafting various iron tools, including hoes, plows, boat nails, anchors, and harpoons, for agricultural and fishing use, in countless numbers. He even crafted a "Seven-Star Sword" for a temple in Junjyun Islet. "Iron forging is an industry, and even more so, an industrial art," which also expresses his craftsman spirit. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150415
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FAQ
What kind of sword did Tamsui Xingtian Wusheng Temple welcome?
It is a broadsword for Guan Sheng Dijun.
Who made the broadsword and where?
It was made by master craftsman Wu Zheng-yi at Fufa Ironworks in Magong, Penghu.
How old is Master Wu Zheng-yi and what is his profession?
He is 85 years old and a third-generation iron craftsman with over 60 years of experience.