Exploring the Chenghuang Temple in Haicheng, visiting the red brick buildings... "China has an appointment, meeting in Fujian" media interview group walked into Zhangzhou bamboo lattice | Fujian | China
In Douxiang Village, bamboo grids record the simple folk customs of southern Fujian; In the Chenghuang Temple in Haicheng, the solemn hall tells the folk history stories on both sides of the Taiwan Straits; In Daimei Ancient Village, the splendid and magnificent red brick architectural complex narrates the deep "homesickness" of the local people
On the 18th, the 2023 international media themed interview activity of "China's Appointment · Meeting in Fujian" went to Zhangzhou, Fujian, to visit the ancient street wharf and the sea silk site, and to trace the footprints of Fujian's "the Belt and Road" construction and the world's common development.
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In Douxiang Village, Haicheng Town, Zhangzhou City, there is a "bamboo grid" hanging at the doorstep of every villager's house, which is the same height as the door and slightly wider than the door. Photo by Xie Xiaozi from People's Daily Online
The villagers of Douxiang Village often open their doors and block the "bamboo grid" in front of them, providing shade, rain protection, and ventilation. People outside the house cannot see inside, while those inside can quietly observe the people coming and going on the road. Photo by Chen Teng from People's Daily Online
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The villagers of Douxiang Village caught a big fish with fishing nets. Photo by Xie Xiaozi from People's Daily Online
According to reports, in the middle and late Ming Dynasty, Haicheng Yuegang became the only private foreign trade port in China. In order to facilitate management, the Ming court set up Haicheng County on both sides of the Jiulong River estuary. The county seat was located in Yuegang. "Where there is a city, there is a Chenghuang Temple", and the Chenghuang Temple of Haicheng was born. Photo by Xie Xiaozi from People's Daily Online
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After seeing the wonderful lion dance performance in Chenghuang Temple in Haicheng, members of the media interview team took out their mobile phones to take photos. Photo by Xie Xiaozi from People's Daily Online
Daimei Ancient Village in Dongyuan Town is the largest and best preserved ancient residential building group in Zhangzhou City. The ancient houses are arranged in an axisymmetric manner, and the house pattern is the same size. It is known as "the first village in southern Fujian". Photo by Xie Xiaozi from People's Daily Online
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The buildings of Daimei Ancient Village, with red bricks and tiles, gray and white walls, and Yan'erwei, are typical of the Fujian style red brick architecture. Photo by Xie Xiaozi from People's Daily Online