Red Gate Grand Mansion Wang Family Courtyard--People Say Shanxi

Author: Tang Jin
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: A vast ancient folk architectural complex, depicted by a young writer as fragmented; the cold and concise paper reveals the historical evolution of Wang Family Courtyard, an exquisite appreciation of its architectural art, the intertwining and separation of the Wang family's ancestors, and a re-examination of the commercial myths and civilization of the Jin merchants during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Due to virtues such as integrity, diligence, fortune, and benevolence, it is regarded as a dwelling place closest to auspicious blessings. Today, Wang clans from around the world consider Wang Family Courtyard as the root of their family, with numerous Wang clansmen visiting for worship each year. The courtyard preserves over 1,300 copies of the Wang family genealogy, providing migration clues for all those seeking their ancestors.