The couplets at the entrance of the ancestral temple are usually the condensation and representation of this ancestral temple culture. People express their respect for their ancestors or cultural heritage through couplets. The main content of ancestral hall couplets is usually to praise the achievements of ancestors, and to warn children and grandchildren to keep their ancestors' inheritance or respect the code of conduct.
The ancestral temple is a place where Confucianism worships ancestors or sages. In ancient Confucian ethics in China, the concept of family is very profound. People with surnames or families often live in a village, and they often set up their own ancestral halls to worship their ancestors. The ancestral temple culture has a long history in the south of China.
The main purpose of ancestral temple
1, ancestor worship: The ancestral hall is a place where families worship their ancestors, and they express their respect and gratitude to their ancestors through ancestor worship. Family members can hold a sacrificial ceremony in the ancestral hall, praying for ancestors to bless their families' peace and happiness.
2. Family activities: The ancestral hall is also a place where family members get together, and family meetings, celebrations and gatherings of relatives and friends can be held. Through such activities, the contact and emotional exchange between family members can be enhanced.
3. Preservation of family cultural relics: Ancestral temples are usually used to collect family cultural relics, antiques, genealogy, etc. And preserve family history and traditions. These cultural relics are of great significance for understanding family history and inheriting family culture.