Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang-gong's Mother explained

Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang-gong's Mother
Native Name:邱良功母節孝坊
Native Name Lang:zh
Building Type:paifang
Location:Jincheng, Kinmen, Taiwan
Coordinates:24.4314°N 118.3185°W
Completion Date:1812
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The Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang-gong's Mother is a paifang in Jincheng Township, Kinmen, Taiwan.

History

Qiu Liang-gong was born in Kinmen. His father died 35 days after his birth, leaving his mother alone to raise him. Her mother never remarried. 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] [2]

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.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 12 October 2021. Qiu Lianggong's Mother Chastity Arch. Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 23 November 2022.
  2. Web site: Qiu Liang-gong's Mother Chastity Arch. roundTAIWANround. 16 June 2021.
  3. Web site: 15 November 2019. The Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang-Gong's Mother. Classic Kinmen Travel. 11 February 2021.