Mingjian, Nantou
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Mingjian (traditional Chinese: 名間; pinyin: míngjiān; Wade-Giles: Ming-chien; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Bêng-kan) is a rural township located in the west central part of Nantou County in Taiwan. Its name originates from a Japanese transliteration of the Taiwanese word, Lama (traditional Chinese: 湳仔; pinyin: nǎnzǎi; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lâm-á), meaning a very wet place.[1]
[edit] History
Mingjian was a hunting ground for the Taiwanese aborigines.[1]
In 2008, the 100th congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Taiwan was organized in Mingjian.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Historical evolution(歷史沿革) (traditional Chinese). Mingjian Township Government. Retrieved on 2008-06-03.
- ^ 100th Mormon Congregation Created in Taiwan. LDS Newsroom (2008-05-22). Retrieved on 2008-06-03.
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