Mingjian, Nantou
Mingjian (Chinese: 名間; pinyin: míngjiān; Wade–Giles: Ming-chien; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Bêng-kan) is a rural township located in the west central part of Nantou County in Taiwan. Its name originates from a Japanese transliteration of the Taiwanese word, Lama (Chinese: 湳仔; pinyin: nǎnzǎi; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lâm-á), meaning a very wet place.[1]
History
Mingjian was a hunting ground for the Taiwanese aborigines.[1]
In 2008, the 100th congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Taiwan was organized in Mingjian.[2]
In Mingjian there is a leaning unused pylon, which was damaged in an earthquake [1]
References
- ^ a b "Historical evolution(歷史沿革)" (in traditional Chinese). Mingjian Township Government. Retrieved 2008-06-03.[dead link]
- ^ "100th Mormon Congregation Created in Taiwan". LDS Newsroom. 2008-05-22. Retrieved 2008-06-03.
Coordinates: 23°51′04″N 120°40′39″E / 23.851°N 120.6775°E
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