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Xingning, Guangdong's Ganzicun Wuzhenwei

This is a very special Hakka enclosed house, located on the hillside. Upon entering, there is a corridor that extends upwards step by step, with rows of houses on both sides spreading out to the sides in a straight line, totaling nine rows, with a paddy drying area and a geomantic pond in front of the houses. Here is a self-introduction from the residents of the enclosed house: 'Our ancestral house was originally located within the Heshui Reservoir. Due to the construction needs of the Heshui Reservoir by the state, we moved to the butterfly-shaped house in Ganzicun, Nibei Town in the winter of 1956, and have been settled here for over sixty years. The butterfly-shaped house is our ancestral home where we have lived and thrived. After settling down, we have had continuous success in agriculture and a wealth of talented individuals, with both cultural and martial virtues being passed down. The ancestral home is the blessing of the descendants, an unforgettable foundation. Water has its source, trees have their roots; no matter how big the world is, we must always remember where our ancestral home is. Honoring and respecting our ancestors is part of the filial piety that is among the ten virtues of Chinese heritage. This time, the renovation of the ancestral home was made possible by the enthusiastic donations from the descendants. Five halls have been refurbished, which is a joyous and congratulatory event. On March 11, 2019, the fifth day of the second lunar month in the year of Ji Hai, a ceremony was held to celebrate the ancestral blessings: may every household be wealthy and prosperous, may fortune and wealth come to all, and may generations flourish. The names of the donors have been inscribed on a stone tablet and mounted on the wall to forever commemorate their contributions.' All the residents of this house are surnamed Zeng. Currently, the back half of the enclosed house is damaged, but people still live there.
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Posted: Apr 10, 2024
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