What is the pattern of Tianhou Palace Grand Theatre?

The architectural structure of Tianhou Palace is a courtyard with four entrances, north-south direction. From south to north, there are the main entrance, bell and drum tower, theater, front hall, hanging flower gate, east and west pavilion, east and west wing of main hall and back hall in turn.

In addition to the bell and drum tower, there is also a grand theater building, which is a two-story pavilion building with wood and stone structure, facing the front hall of Tianhou Palace. On the first floor, there is a north-south passage; The second floor is half a stage and half a venue for performers. There is a couplet on the floor of the theater: playing the island in the tide of Tian Jun;

Gong Kai Jieshi hymn team is full of enthusiasm.

This couplet is a true portrayal of the theater. Traditionally, this stage is the place where temple fairs are performed. Facing the Tianhou Palace, the stage means acting for Mazu. Later, every year on the 16th day of the first month, the temple fair in the harem will stage a folk drama, which has formed a specific folk custom.