Xiluo Township in Yunlin County is located in the mid-western region of Taiwan, with the Zhuoshui River marking its northern boundary. The area boasts abundant water resources, flat and fertile land, and a mild climate. Since the 17th century, the reclamation efforts by local indigenous people and settlers from Fujian and Guangdong provinces in mainland China have turned Xiluo into a culturally rich area, which has developed into one of Taiwan's major rice and vegetable production regions. In Feng Shui theory, the shapes, undulations, meanders, and flows of mountains and rivers are key indicators of the potential for human prosperity. However, in the study of cultural history, these aspects are rarely explored from a Feng Shui perspective. This paper aims to examine why the early settlers congregated in specific areas of Xiluo from both historical and Feng Shui viewpoints. It will also investigate how the temples established by these settlers have become centers of regional faith and economic activity. Additionally, the paper will observe the impact of past and present town planning on social and economic development through the lens of Feng Shui.

Authors:
Li-Yueh Chen, Weixin Shengjiao College, Taiwan
Kuo-Ching Shih, Weixin Shengjiao College, Taiwan
Chi-Lin Chang, Weixin Shengjiao College, Taiwan
Kuo-Ying Yang, Weixin Shengjiao College, Taiwan

About the Presenter(s)
Professor Li-Yueh Chen is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Weixin Shengjiao College in Taiwan

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