Guan Gong is very popular in Taiwan.  This image is enormous.  He sits on top of his temple looking out on the town around him - visible to all.  Inside are many people bowing down, lighting incense, making music, leaving offerings and generally giving him respect.  Originally he was a famous, invincible warrior in the story of the three kingdoms.  The period lasted during the 3rd century and was a time of horrific bloodshed.  Actually the story was written in the 14th century and can be watched in the impressive modern Chinese movie, Red Cliff.  Along with Journey to the West its one of the Chinese classic stories.
I am puzzled by Guang Gong's continued popularity as a deity.  Apparently he appeals to policemen, politicians, gangsters and anyone who is in search of power.  To me he seems very angry and unpleasant.  What a contrast to the serene and blissful images we find in Buddhist temples.  Taiwanese people generally behave very respectfully.  They're generous and orderly. Another side of them seems to come to the fore when they get on their motorbikes; they zoom around the city like fiends.
Part of my difficulty with Guan Gong is that at present I'm really not seeking anything.  The city swirls around me and I watch in astonishment - in the world, but not of the world.  As they always said on the CBC's Dead Dog Cafe - "Be brave; Be calm;  and Look for the signs."