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The reason why Xiao ancestral hall can't be named
The reasons why Xiao's ancestral hall can't be named are historical reasons, ancestral hall regulations, cultural relics protection and so on. Historical reasons: Xiao ancestral hall was built in Ming Dynasty, when the social atmosphere was conservative. Some ancestral temples stipulate that names cannot be changed or added at will, so it may be stipulated that names cannot be given when they are built.
1. Ancestral Temple Regulations: Some ancestral temples are not allowed to be named, because ancestral temples are places to worship ancestors, and naming them may be considered as disrespect for ancestors.
2. Cultural relics protection: Xiao ancestral hall has a history of hundreds of years and is listed as a cultural heritage. In order to protect its historical value and cultural heritage, it may not be possible to make any changes, including naming.