Traveler Without Borders tj Text/Photography (Standard buildings in Daimei Village) Daimei Village is located in Longhai District, Zhangzhou, on the bank of Jiulong Creek, surrounded by Jilong Mountain, Damao Mountain, and Eshan Mountain. It is surrounded by water on all sides and is planted with ancient banyan trees.

, with its long-standing ancient houses neatly arranged, it has the reputation of "the first village in southern Fujian".

(The ancient houses are connected and the lights are shining brightly.) Just the word "Dai" aroused my thirst for knowledge, and hearing that it was an ancient village added to my curiosity. This is the only place I choose to visit in such a big Zhangzhou.

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The shuttle bus only goes to the side of the highway, and the small road into the village is still 5 miles away. You can take a passing Lalamoul and take it directly to the small bridge next to the village.

Because it is surrounded by water, Dai is as beautiful as a small island. When you walk across the bridge, you will find an ancient banyan umbrella in the shade, and old ladies chatting under the tree.

I am not in a hurry to go deep into the village, and patrol the path near the water. There are Li Weng fishing on the shore, chickens and ducks swimming leisurely on the cheng, the red doors of the old ancestral hall are ajar, and the new flower-colored fences raise their heads, looking up at the rows of raised eaves and exquisite flying corners.

Under the blue sky, it is really an ancient village with unique characteristics.

(Old man living in an ancient house) First, we walked around the village to look for the 300-year-old ancient tree across the river, climbed to the camp dedicated to the divine soldiers and generals, worshiped Mazu (there is also a Mazu temple in Tianjin) and Guanyin, and rowed on the dragon boat

Swinging by the water.

Afterwards, I walked through the houses, admiring the southern Fujian courtyard houses with hard mountain swallow-tail ridges, went into the halls to chat with the elderly, and tasted Gillian’s mochi at the waterside shop. This enriched my understanding of the architectural style in terms of senses, and in terms of humanities.

It has deepened the understanding of local customs and customs, and this ancient house has gathered a wealth of attractions.

(The 300-year-old banyan tree has roots on this side of the river and branches on the other side of the river) 1. Daimei Ancient House is an interpretation of the concept of equality.

Our society is currently advocating for equality and prosperity. In fact, Daimei Village, which has a history of nearly 600 years, has already made attempts in this regard.

Since the establishment of the village during the Jingtai period of the Ming Dynasty, the ancestors of the Chen family have established ancient mottos that the entire village, regardless of family status, rich or poor, the number of members, the morning or evening when entering the village, and the location, are all based on equal homesteads, unified regulations, and the same orientation.

The building of a house, that is, a courtyard with two entrances and four bays, has been followed for generations and must not be violated.

The Daimei Village was born, which is well-organized and exchanges what is needed, which not only embodies the exquisite conception of southern Fujian architecture, but also embodies the concept of mutual help and harmonious coexistence.

To give an example as proof, the whole ancient house is connected with courtyards and doors. On rainy days, you can pass through the house and transfer the properties under the eaves, and you can walk from the beginning of the village to the end of the village without getting wet.

It breaks the old concept of traditional ancient buildings being restricted to one family and having a closed atmosphere, and achieves conceptual equality in an open form.

(Daimei Village is surrounded by water, the reflection of the ancient houses is between the sky and the water) 2. Daimei’s ancient houses are the persistence of the architectural pattern.

The architectural style of the entire village is: a hard-mountain-style, swallow-tailed ridged Southern Fujian courtyard house. The format, scale, orientation, high and low decorations, and building materials of the entire village's houses are all planned and designed by the clan. It is known as "one plan manages five hundred houses."

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There are 276 houses in the village. There are 49 ancient houses in four rows and three verticals in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, all facing south and facing north. The rest are new imitation houses, all facing north and south.

Looking from a high place, the cornices point to the sky, creating a strong sense of rhythm; the red tiles and red bricks on the roof are dazzling in color.

The exquisite wooden structure and fully functional courtyard layout, whitewashed walls, wood carvings, brick carvings, clay sculptures, beams and arches, and window grilles have refined the unique architectural style of Daimei Village.

This kind of living legacy that has endured through the vicissitudes of life and has been persevered by descendants has enriched history and shines in reality.

(The ancient houses are connected to each other, and the courtyards are connected to each other, connecting the nostalgia and extending the years) 3. Daimei ancient houses are a model of rural style in southern Fujian.

Daimei has been a village for nearly 600 years. The old houses and new houses are flourishing but not abandoned. The Chen family thrives and thrives. It relies on the concept of loyal family inheritance and the cultural context of educating people through poetry and books. It integrates the natural environment, architectural style, etiquette and customs.

Inheritance is integrated into one, perfectly displayed on the land of southern Fujian.

(Ancient years, wasted time) The layout of the village is arranged according to the simple Feng Shui concept. It is surrounded by mountains and water to create a Taoyuan atmosphere. The mirror river captures the light and eliminates the murderous atmosphere of Dalu Mountain. Seven layers of harbor water are dug to avoid "fire".

We can learn about the past and understand the present through the ruins and relics that can be seen everywhere. The ancient docks, ancient schools, ancient gun towers, ancient flagpoles, etc. bear witness to history; related stone inscriptions such as Jie Xiaofang, Bingqing Yujie, Songjun Bamboo Cao, and the relocation of Thean Hou Temple record the origins.

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With the ancestral motto of "Read diligently and work hard", we have cultivated a long cultural heritage. In ancient times, there were scholars, and now there are doctors who leaped over the dragon gate, showing off their virtues, and the cultural heritage is dense.

Build a "Family Tradition Hall" to celebrate family history, display family treasures, tell anecdotes, and pass on mottos to carry forward the past and open up the future.

The intangible cultural heritage is enriched with local customs with regional characteristics. "Xiang Opera", Jin Ge and Dragon Boat Festival Dragon Boat Races are ever-lasting; the traditional delicacies of mung bean flour, mochi, and sugar cane wine are excellent in craftsmanship; bride grabbing and social fire

There are more than a dozen live folk festivals such as "Wandering God", "Three Dynasties Qing Di" to worship Guanyin, etc., to gather people's emotions and gather strength; ancestor worship customs, including family sacrifices, tomb sacrifices, ancestral sacrifices (spring sacrifices and autumn sacrifices), and miscellaneous sacrifices, have a long history.