The Confucious Temple of Hsinchu City (a.k.a. Wen Temple), built in the 15th year of Chiaching of the Ching Dynasty (1810 AD), was originally the school of Confucian teachings of the Tanshui Division. Its location was at the present Chengkung Village, between Sunrise Department Store and Kuochi Theater. Confucious Temple once served as a station for the Japanese garrison force and the sacred ceremony was temporarily abolished during that time. Later, because of the people's protests, the ceremony was resumed and the Japanese military were also withdrawn. The Gods were then still worshiped at Tacheng Shrine. The side rooms around Tacheng Shrine served as the classrooms for the public schools in Hsinchu. After thousands of years, the teachings of Confucious still affect the lives of the people in Hsinchu. This Confucious Temple has become the palace where the spirit of Confucian teachings is kept. Every September 28th, the Sacred Ceremony in honor of Confucius is a major event for Hsinchu City.