The Humanistic Connotation of Chen Daishi Dingci Temple

Shi Ding Ancestral Temple is not only resplendent and richly decorated, but also has rich and profound connotations. There is a 18 square plaque in the ancestral hall, and there are nearly 30 couplets of stone carvings and lacquer books. The plaque records the achievements of past dynasties, praises the advanced and publicizes the achievements of ancestors; In addition to depicting the geomantic omen, historical origins and events of people in ancestral temples, couplets are often used to praise the achievements of sages and show off the glory of clans. "People have culture, and generations have women." In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Jinshi 12, Juren 2 1, Gong Sheng 26, and Jinshi 105 were a highlight in the history of Shi Ding clan. The plaques and couplets in the ancestral hall tell people about the glorious history of the Shi Ding family. This is the deepest impression people leave while lamenting the architectural features of Shi Ding ancestral temple. The ancestral temple is the home of ancestors and the place where future generations pursue filial piety. As a sacred shrine of blood sacrifice, Shi Ding Ancestral Temple not only shows the special function of China traditional society, but also plays an important role in the new historical period. Since the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties, there have been many Ding Shi family members who have emigrated overseas. They moved all over the province and went to Taiwan Province Province, even to the Philippines and other countries. These people migrated to all parts of the country and abroad for various reasons in different historical periods. The ancestral temple is the place where they seek their roots, especially for compatriots in Taiwan Province Province and overseas Chinese who seek their roots to worship in the ancestral temple, which strengthens the consanguineous relationship that has gradually faded away due to the increase of generations and geographical separation, and enhances the cohesion of clan groups. In order to inspire future generations to carry forward fine traditions and strive for greater honor. 1984, Shi Ding ancestral hall was rebuilt as "Chen Daihui History Exhibition Hall". As a branch of Jinjiang Museum, it exhibited more than 65,438+000 precious cultural relics and nearly 200 pictures, which vividly reproduced the history of Shi Ding family and added a rich cultural atmosphere to the ancestral hall. This innovative practice, which is different from other ancestral halls, makes Shi Ding ancestral hall play a new role in the new historical period. 1997 was listed as "Jinjiang Patriotism Education Base" by Jinjiang Municipal Committee and Jinjiang Municipal People's Government.