Longshan Temple held blessing event on 1 November
Published on 11/07/2026 at 09:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSProgramme and visitor access
- Lungshan Temple in Wanhua held the family blessing gathering on 1 November 2026.
- The 14:00 programme combined prayers with a family craft activity and a yo-yo performance.
- Longshan Temple was built in 1738 and remains a historic religious centre in Wanhua.
Longshan Temple (Manka Longshan Temple) in Taipei held its family blessing gathering on 1 November 2026 after the event was postponed because of a typhoon. The programme formed part of a wider Buddhist commemoration at the historic temple in Wanhua.
Family blessing gathering moved to 1 November
The custodian originally scheduled the gathering for 24 October 2026, but moved it to 1 November because of typhoon safety concerns. The official programme listed the temple forecourt and the square in front of the main hall as the venues.
The gathering began at 2pm, following registration from 1.15pm. Registered participants could join prayers and recitations, while the family programme included a blessing-sticker activity and a roller-printing session from 2pm to 4pm. A yo-yo performance was scheduled from 3.30pm to 4pm. The organiser stated that children, young people and other visitors could take part in the family activity, not only registered godchildren. The official programme for the gathering also recorded the revised date and venue.
Longshan Temple links the programme to Wanhua history
The event took place beside one of Taipei’s best-known religious buildings. The city tourism department says the temple was built in 1738, when Bang-ga, now Wanhua, was among the first areas of Taipei to develop. It describes the site as a place where local residents prayed, held events and gathered.
The building’s traditional architecture includes detailed carvings on its ceilings and columns. Its location also connects the programme with Wanhua’s older commercial landscape, including Herbal Medicine Lane and its long-established herbal medicine shops. The family activity therefore used the temple forecourt not simply as a meeting point, but as part of a place whose religious and neighbourhood functions have continued together for centuries. Background on the building’s history and setting appears in the Taipei tourism guide to the temple.
Visiting Longshan Temple: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The family blessing gathering took place on 1 November 2026 in the temple forecourt and the square before the main hall.
- The event has ended, so visitors will not find its sticker workshop or yo-yo performance during the remaining November and December 2026 window.
- The building stands in Wanhua, Taipei, near Longshan Temple MRT station on the city’s Blue Line.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Longshan Temple
When did the family blessing gathering take place at Longshan Temple?
The gathering took place on 1 November 2026 after being postponed from 24 October because of a typhoon.
What is Longshan Temple?
It is a historic religious building in Wanhua, Taipei, built in 1738 and known for its traditional carvings and community role.
Where is Longshan Temple and how do you get there?
The temple is in Wanhua, Taipei, near Longshan Temple MRT station on the city’s Blue Line.
