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同义堂

English translation: Loyalty/Brotherhood school of martial arts


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Chinese term or phrase:同义堂
English translation:Loyalty/Brotherhood school of martial arts
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10:08 May 1, 2009
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Social Sciences - Religion
Chinese term or phrase: 同义堂
与台湾一贯道有关。
albertdeng
Local time: 13:35
Loyalty/Brotherhood school of martial arts
Explanation:
As explained in the documents (links) below, there were two different schools that played an important role in religious processions in Taiwan, long time ago. The members of these schools performed their arts to represent their village. There were schools of music and schools of martial arts. The name of this specific school of martial arts - 同义堂 - refers to loyalty, righteousness or brotherhood.
I hope this may be helpful.
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Muriel FINETIN
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Local time: 01:35
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Loyalty/Brotherhood school of martial arts


Explanation:
As explained in the documents (links) below, there were two different schools that played an important role in religious processions in Taiwan, long time ago. The members of these schools performed their arts to represent their village. There were schools of music and schools of martial arts. The name of this specific school of martial arts - 同义堂 - refers to loyalty, righteousness or brotherhood.
I hope this may be helpful.



    Reference: http://www.tces.chc.edu.tw/center1/taiwan/s/s5/s52.html
    Reference: http://culture.edu.tw/history/smenu_photomenu.php?smenuid=16...
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