‘We will brief about the craft of brick carving, wood carving, stone carving, clay sculpture, pottery sculpture and grey sculpture.’ Chen Clan Ancestral Hall is also known as Chen’s Academy. As the name suggests, it was the clan and academy of people who share the surname of Chen across 72 counties of Guangdong Province. As the largest clan ancestral hall in Guangdong Province, it provides abundant and the most representative works of Lingnan folk architecture art.
The folk art museum was forced to close in 1966 during the "cultural revolution" ( ), and the ancestral hall was then used for filmmaking and printing. An ancestral hall in Guangdong province continues to draw visitors thanks to its history, culture and art. With an area of 15,000 square meters, the Ancestral Hall is a symmetrical complex comprising 19 single buildings. The central axis is flanked on both sides by halls, wing-rooms and corridors. The single buildings are interspaced by courtyards and connected with verandas.It stands as a testament to the importance of cultural preservation and education in Chinese society, offering visitors a glimpse into the rich history and traditions of the region. The academy’s cultural and historical significance has earned it a place on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ensuring its legacy for future generations to appreciate and learn from. Temple of Chen Family, also known as Chen Clan Academy, was built between 1890 and 1894 during the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing dynasty. It was built with donations of the Chen family then spread in 72 counties in Guangdong province. The temple used to provide lodgings for candidates of the Chen family who came to Guangdong to prepare for imperial examinations in Guangzhou.
Still retaining its original structure as well as its stature as a cultural icon, this is a captivating complex referred to as the Pearl of Lignan Architecture providing much visual pleasure and a treat for lovers of different architecture. Surname Chen belonged to many Chinese people in Guangdong Province in the late 19th century who wished to put up an ancestral hall in Guangzhou. Contributions were called for from the Chen Clan members who would get an ancestral tablet in the hall.
In the Lingnan Folk Crafts Exhibition Hall, President Mattarella took time to appreciate a large wood carving titled "100 Birds Pay Homage to the Phoenix." He leaned in closely to examine the piece and even inquired about its historical story. When he learned that the phoenix symbolizes auspiciousness and harmony, he nodded in agreement. Currently it is a Chinese folk art museum, and one of Guangzhou's best tourist highlights. The exhibits include a variety of folk arts and crafts, as well as interesting old maps and family trees, making the visit worth it for both the architecture and the exhibit. The building features intricate wood carvings inside, and polished wooden rafters.
In Xu Qing’s understanding, this extremity was like the most primitive sand in the time desert, shifting repeatedly to form one timeline after another, transforming into countless space-times. Xu Qing’s cultivation base… caused the waves in their hearts to be even bigger. If he truly managed to break through in this way, at the moment he stepped into the Quasi Immortal realm, his starting point and accumulated foundation would be astonishing, even among other Quasi Immortals.
