Shared folk beliefs

City God

Numerous City God temples emerged in Taiwan during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), often with statues of gods brought from Fujian's Anxi, Tongan and Jinjiang regions. Architectural styles, sculpture techniques and deity worship in these temples bear similarities to those in Fujian. Notably, while the mainland's City God temples are typically built by local authorities, Taiwan showcases a unique trend of temples being funded by civilians honoring deities from their ancestral lands, exemplified by the Xiahai City God Temple in Taipei, with its ancestral temple in Fujian's Xiamen.

Earth God

A deity representing the land vital for agriculture has evolved into a personified figure typically depicted in regal attire with a flowing white beard, with dedicated temples dotting villages in Fujian and Taiwan. People from Fujian who moved to Taiwan constructed various Earth God temples across the island to ensure prosperity and safety.

Guan Gong

A renowned general from the Three Kingdoms (220-280) period in ancient China symbolizes bravery and loyalty in the hearts of Chinese people. The worship of Guan Gong in Taiwan was introduced from Fujian. Guan Gong represented a symbol of martial strength against threats, especially as many were far from their hometowns at that time.

God of Medicine

A celebrated healer from Fujian worshipped by local people. Their belief has also found reverence among Taiwan communities, with temples originating from Fujian.

Source: China Museum for Fujian-Taiwan Kinship