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The Chen Clan Ancestral Hall: A masterpiece of art and legacy

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A view of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on December 21, 2024. /CGTN
A view of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

A view of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

A view of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on December 21, 2024. /CGTN
A view of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

A view of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

A view of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on December 21, 2024. /CGTN
A view of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

A view of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

A view of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on December 21, 2024. /CGTN
A view of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

A view of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

Nestled in downtown Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall stands as a masterpiece of 19th-century architecture and a testament to the artistry and intellectual heritage of the Chen family.

Originally a place for extended family members to prepare for the imperial examination, the hall is adorned with an array of priceless antique artworks.

An artwork adorns the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN
An artwork adorns the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

An artwork adorns the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

Artworks adorn the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN
Artworks adorn the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

Artworks adorn the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

Artworks adorn the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN
Artworks adorn the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

Artworks adorn the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

Artworks adorn the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN
Artworks adorn the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

Artworks adorn the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

Artworks adorn the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN
Artworks adorn the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

Artworks adorn the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

Artworks adorn the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN
Artworks adorn the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

Artworks adorn the roof of the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in this photo taken on December 21, 2024. /CGTN

The intricate carvings in stone, wood, iron, and porcelain create a beautiful visual narrative that blends tradition, myth, and nature.

Every surface within the hall tells a story – whether through delicate stone reliefs, wooden panels with intricate motifs, or porcelain tiles painted with auspicious symbols. The combination of materials and craftsmanship showcases the skill of the artisans over a century ago, making the building not only a functional space but a work of art in itself.

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