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At temples, people often toss a pair of red moon-shaped blocks onto the floor to ask questions of the gods. Nowadays these blocks, known as jiaobei, are usually made from wood, but traditionally they are made from bamboo. There’s one expert in Chiayi, 71-year-old Huang I-hsun, who has spent years crafting the bamboo version. He searches for the right bamboo, cuts it with a machine, and grinds it into two symmetrical blocks. Even though each step is tedious, Huang has researched bamboo jiaobei for over 30 years, and his craft has been recognized by the Bureau of Cultural Heritage.
Huang proudly showcases a large bamboo jiaobei of his design. Its beautiful shine and unique look make it a true work of art.
Huang made the bamboo jiaobei displayed at this temple by hand. Meticulously crafted, they are over 40cm long and worth NT$200,000 to NT$300,000. But they aren’t for sale. Huang only made three pairs. Two he gave to the temple, and one he kept for himself.
Lee Chin-hsing
Fengtian Temple director
The expert who made this gave this treasure to Fengtian Temple to look after.
Now 71years old, Huang I-hsun has been working on temple decorations in Chiayi’s Liujiao Township since he was 10 years old. He has researched bamboo jiaobei for over 30 years.
From finding the bamboo, cutting it with a machine, and grinding it into symmetrical halves, every step is carried out with meticulous detail to make smooth and beautiful jiaobei.
Huang I-hsun
Jiaobei expert
Only after polishing it this way will the jiaobei be accurate and land correctly when thrown.
Nowadays the jiaobei used at temples are mostly made from wood, but traditionally they were made from bamboo. Huang introduces different jiaobei on his shelf, which are priced differently depending on the kind of bamboo used.
Huang I-hsun
Jiaobei expert
A smaller pair like this has a quieter sound. It’s suitable for apartment buildings or household shrines dedicated to Matsu or Guanyin, as we use smaller pairs for goddesses. For gods or Wang Ye who have a stronger spiritual presence, we use a larger pair that has a more powerful impact when thrown.
In addition to being used at temples, bamboo jiaobei are also used to make impressive works of art that are valued as collector’s pieces and are even popular abroad.
Even at 71, Huang continues to make jiaobei that have been recognized by the Bureau of Cultural Heritage. He says he will continue to make them as long as his health allows. He hopes this traditional art form will continue to be preserved and passed down to younger generations.
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Huang proudly showcases a large bamboo jiaobei of his design. Its beautiful shine and unique look make it a true work of art.
Huang made the bamboo jiaobei displayed at this temple by hand. Meticulously crafted, they are over 40cm long and worth NT$200,000 to NT$300,000. But they aren’t for sale. Huang only made three pairs. Two he gave to the temple, and one he kept for himself.
Lee Chin-hsing
Fengtian Temple director
The expert who made this gave this treasure to Fengtian Temple to look after.
Now 71years old, Huang I-hsun has been working on temple decorations in Chiayi’s Liujiao Township since he was 10 years old. He has researched bamboo jiaobei for over 30 years.
From finding the bamboo, cutting it with a machine, and grinding it into symmetrical halves, every step is carried out with meticulous detail to make smooth and beautiful jiaobei.
Huang I-hsun
Jiaobei expert
Only after polishing it this way will the jiaobei be accurate and land correctly when thrown.
Nowadays the jiaobei used at temples are mostly made from wood, but traditionally they were made from bamboo. Huang introduces different jiaobei on his shelf, which are priced differently depending on the kind of bamboo used.
Huang I-hsun
Jiaobei expert
A smaller pair like this has a quieter sound. It’s suitable for apartment buildings or household shrines dedicated to Matsu or Guanyin, as we use smaller pairs for goddesses. For gods or Wang Ye who have a stronger spiritual presence, we use a larger pair that has a more powerful impact when thrown.
In addition to being used at temples, bamboo jiaobei are also used to make impressive works of art that are valued as collector’s pieces and are even popular abroad.
Even at 71, Huang continues to make jiaobei that have been recognized by the Bureau of Cultural Heritage. He says he will continue to make them as long as his health allows. He hopes this traditional art form will continue to be preserved and passed down to younger generations.
For more Taiwan news, tune in:
Sun to Fri at 9:30 pm on Channel 152
Tue to Sat at 1 am on Channel 53
#台灣新聞 #TaiwanNews #民視新聞 #FTV新聞 #Taiwan