Photographs by Timothy S. Allen
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Face the Wall
A pair of lions were partially completed by a master carver and he was paid a small amount by the future owner. The owner’s business failed so the master could not be paid to complete the lions. They were moved to this location when someone bought the property where the lions and business were located. Some child asked one of the villagers if the lions were naughty and being punished by facing the wall. In fact unless in front of a temple, or business, lions are not allowed to face outward. Cheng long Village, Kohou Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan April 21, 2018
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This is an amazing story and photo Tim! 😎❤️👍🏻
Thank you John
Very interesting. Perhaps they should telll the NYC library folks 😉 .
Haha I believe that the library count as a large business.
Great backstory Tim!
John thank you
Fun photo, Tim! 🙂 And, ” In fact unless in front of a temple, or business, lions are not allowed to face outward,” quite interesting. I wonder if it is because of the perceived threat? –Curt
I’m not sure. It could be. They are normally seen as protectors.