Traditional Minnan houses are made of red bricks, and decorated with distinctive high dovetail ridges that form elegant arcs. The craftsmen use bricks, stones, and wood, as well as a unique "brick-in-stone" masonry method, and decorate the houses with vibrant paintings. These red brick houses, which carries the memory of the clan, serve as a fiery symbol of Minnan culture and the customs of the hometown of overseas Chinese. #Taiwanthroughtheages