Taipei Confucius Temple to Host Blessing Event on April 25, Expecting Thousands of Test-Takers
The Taipei Confucius Temple will hold a blessing event on April 25 for students taking high school entrance exams and civil service exams. Attendees need to present their current year's exam admission ticket. With an estimated thousand participants annually, test-takers are advised to manage their time effectively. The event includes receiving a lucky pen, praying at the Dacheng Hall, and receiving a "step-by-step success" sock.
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TAIPEI (CNA) – As the season for junior high school entrance exams, civil service exams, and other tests approaches, the Taipei City Department of Civil Affairs announced today that the Taipei Confucius Temple will hold a blessing event on the 25th. Test-takers can enter with their current year's admission ticket. Referring to previous years, about a thousand people attend each time, so test-takers rushing to the event are reminded to manage their time.
The Taipei Confucius Temple Management Committee released information stating that on the 25th, it will hold the "Sages Lead the Way, Step-by-Step Success" blessing event for students participating in entrance exams and public service certification tests.
The Department of Civil Affairs told CNA reporters that junior high school entrance exams and civil service exams are about to begin. Many parents and test-takers will visit Wenchang Temple for blessings at the same time. The Taipei Confucius Temple's blessing events usually attract about a thousand people each time, with queues throughout the day, indicating busy staff. This event on the 25th will run from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Test-takers and parents who are rushing to the event are reminded to manage their time well.
The Department of Civil Affairs said that test-takers should bring their admission tickets. Upon entering the Confucius Temple, they will receive a specially prepared lucky pen to write down their goals on a prayer card. Afterwards, they will be led by the ritual officer to the Dacheng Hall to pay respects to Confucius with "one bow for wisdom, two bows for inspiration, and three bows for perfect scores" to instill confidence. Finally, test-takers will receive a "step-by-step success sock" for good luck.
In addition to the blessing event, the Department of Civil Affairs said that people can also visit for blessings at other times. The Confucius Temple has partnered with Taipei Post Office to organize the "Foreseeing 928, Cross-Time Postcard" event. Test-takers can exchange their current year's admission ticket for an exclusive postcard to write down their aspirations. The Taipei Confucius Temple Management Committee will mail the postcards on the day of the "928 Grand Ceremony," allowing test-takers to receive them at a new stage of life and witness the results of their efforts. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang)1150414
The Taipei Confucius Temple Management Committee released information stating that on the 25th, it will hold the "Sages Lead the Way, Step-by-Step Success" blessing event for students participating in entrance exams and public service certification tests.
The Department of Civil Affairs told CNA reporters that junior high school entrance exams and civil service exams are about to begin. Many parents and test-takers will visit Wenchang Temple for blessings at the same time. The Taipei Confucius Temple's blessing events usually attract about a thousand people each time, with queues throughout the day, indicating busy staff. This event on the 25th will run from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Test-takers and parents who are rushing to the event are reminded to manage their time well.
The Department of Civil Affairs said that test-takers should bring their admission tickets. Upon entering the Confucius Temple, they will receive a specially prepared lucky pen to write down their goals on a prayer card. Afterwards, they will be led by the ritual officer to the Dacheng Hall to pay respects to Confucius with "one bow for wisdom, two bows for inspiration, and three bows for perfect scores" to instill confidence. Finally, test-takers will receive a "step-by-step success sock" for good luck.
In addition to the blessing event, the Department of Civil Affairs said that people can also visit for blessings at other times. The Confucius Temple has partnered with Taipei Post Office to organize the "Foreseeing 928, Cross-Time Postcard" event. Test-takers can exchange their current year's admission ticket for an exclusive postcard to write down their aspirations. The Taipei Confucius Temple Management Committee will mail the postcards on the day of the "928 Grand Ceremony," allowing test-takers to receive them at a new stage of life and witness the results of their efforts. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang)1150414