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In Tainan, the beauty of history lies not just in architecture and artwork, but on the ground too. The city government has made maintenance hole covers replicating the treasured murals of the 12 flower deities at Sanlaoye Temple. Visitors walking through Tainan can look down at their feet to see these beautiful murals replicated on 12 different maintenance hole covers.
During a leisurely stroll through Tainan, people stop to look down at these distinctive maintenance hole covers.
Holding circular floral designs, Tainan officials pose for a group photo in front of Sanlaoye Temple. These painted covers are part of Tainan’s historic district initiative to bring beauty to every part of the city.
These covers are inspired by the 12 flower deities murals inside Sanlaoye Temple, originally painted by renowned artist Hsueh Ming-hsun. The team incorporated floral motifs and historical figures from the murals to create 12 designs, installed in 40 places throughout the surrounding streets. The covers left an impression on visitors and resonated strongly with residents.
Resident
Whether they’re Japanese or other foreign tourists, when they come here, they all tell us, “Your roads are so wonderful, and the maintenance hole covers are so pretty.”
Resident
It’s a beautiful design. It’s fitting for Tainan’s historical areas, and encourages people to come and explore.
The Tainan City Government has been updating the city’s sewage system in recent years to improve the underground infrastructure while also paying attention to the visible details aboveground.
Huang Wei-che
Tainan Mayor
When I first became mayor, the sewer connection rate was only 19%. Now it’s up to 30%. This sewer system policy is the big picture, while the maintenance hole covers are a smaller detail. By addressing both large and small aspects, we can make Tainan a more progressive city.
When people visit Tainan, they can experience the city’s religious culture and historic beauty by slowing down and noticing the artwork right at their feet.
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