Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang-gong's Mother
Coordinates: 24°25′53.1″N 118°19′6.7″E / 24.431417°N 118.318528°E
The Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang-gong's Mother (Chinese: 邱良功母節孝坊; pinyin: Qiū Liánggōng Mǔjié Xiàofang) is a paifang in Jincheng Township, Kinmen County, Taiwan.
History
Qiu Liang-gong was born in Kinmen. His father died 35 days after his birth, leaving his mother alone to raise him. 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.[1]
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.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "The Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang-Gong’s Mother". Bureau of Cultural Heritage, Ministry of Culture. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
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