Guishan is located on the south bank of the Nanhe River in Gangnei Village, Jinzao Town, Chaoyang District, Shantou City, across the river from Jinggang Street in Jieyang City. It was initiated by Feng Yuanbiao, the magistrate of Jieyang County in the Ming Dynasty, and was located in Chaoyang. It was built in the seventh year of Ming Dynasty (1627) and completed in the 12th year of Chongzhen (1639). It is an octagonal pavilion-style tower with a masonry structure. The tower sits southeast to northwest, 43 meters high, hollow, with seven floors on eight sides. There are spiral stone steps inside to climb to the top of the tower. Each floor has a portal leading out of the tower gallery.
The gate of the pagoda is engraved with the four characters "Hanyuan Pagoda". The top of the tower originally had a copper roof, which was damaged by lightning in the mid-1940s. You can overlook the Rongjiang River from the top of the tower. There are 5 stone inscriptions in the south of the tower, which are well preserved. Guanyin Temple is located in Gaodou Village, Jinzao Town, Chaoyang District. It was founded in the early Ming Dynasty and has been occupied by monks. The stone path is sloping, on both sides of the stream, passing through the green shade of the orchard, you suddenly see two huge rocks standing on both sides, with a gap in the middle, just like a natural stone gate. After passing through the stone gate, you are in front of a flat land built with cement. , the right side of the flat land is the cliff, and the left side is the gate of Guanyin Temple. Standing in front of the temple, you can see the surrounding peaks and mountains, the various weather conditions, and the dense clouds, making you feel like you have entered a fairyland.
After the armed struggle broke out across the country in 1927, it affected the Chaoshan area in 1939. At that time, the leaders of the Chao, Pu, and Jie revolutions in Dananshan, Ana, Ale (from Huilai), and Ma Yiyou (from Heping) ) to organize the revolutionary struggle, Ma Yiyou came to Gaodou Village to mobilize Luo Youhao, He Muqin, Luo Wenge, He Minglin, etc. to participate in the revolution, and Ye Wushu, Ye Xiangyi, and Ye Chenxing of Puning Houtang Village, and led by Ye Xiangyi, in Gaodou Village Dou and Houtang Village always stay at Guanyin Temple during activities. Afterwards, Ye Chenxing, a traitor in the party, betrayed the underground party and revolutionary comrades, resulting in the murder of revolutionary comrades and the looting and burning of Guanyin Temple, and the revolutionary work was stopped midway. After the third domestic revolution in 1945, led by Sun Mingjun, he went to Gaodou Village to carry out guerrilla warfare. During this period, he lived in Guanyin Temple until the victory of the revolution.
In 1958, Jinyu People’s Commune established Guanyin Farm. In summer, farmers like to go to Guanyin Temple to enjoy the cool air. After the reform and opening up, a lady in Yuhu Town, Jieyang City was thirsty when visiting Guanyin Temple. She quenched her thirst by taking the spring water under the stone behind the Guanyin Temple. She felt that it was sweeter and more delicious than natural mineral water. From then on, the reputation of the spring water in Guanyin Temple spread like wildfire.
When I entered the Guanyin Temple, I discovered that the Guanyin Temple was actually built from a few natural boulders. Standing in it, even on the hottest days of summer, it feels cool and pleasant. There is a shrine in the middle with a large mercy on it. The true form of the Great Compassionate Avalokitesvara is placed with two or three futons underneath, and incense candles are kept in the middle. The Avalokitesvara becomes even more majestic. A group of us worshiped Guanyin Niang with pious hearts and then passed through the small door at the back.
Behind the small door is a stone chamber with a altar for the landlord, and behind it is a deep stone cave. After coming out of a gap on the side, there is a small corridor, which is the "line of sky": there are huge rocks on both sides, with a gap in the middle, just enough for one person to pass by. This stone gap is almost twenty meters long, with a natural stone house at the end and some artificial steps on both sides. The boulders on the left are jagged, layer upon layer, like waves, running straight down the mountain. We rolled around on the boulders until there was no way to go; we turned around and climbed the stone steps on the right, looking up, and saw thousands of boulders pouring down from the mountain peaks. Looking down, this entire mountain The stone mountain seems to have become a natural fountain, and the mountain peak is the spring, and it is these huge rocks that burst out. When you are in the middle of it, some of the moving boulders seem to be pressing down on your head, which is frightening. Wander on the top of the boulders, wander around the boulders, and taste each of their members carefully: some are as thin as a clam shell, that is the "clam shell stone"; some are like a loving mother looking into the distance, that is the "panzi stone" "; Some are like a strong man's iron fist, hammering down with a bang, which is the "evil-destroying stone". Those huge stones seem to have suddenly gained life. Wherever the wind blows, they seem to rattle, as if they are nodding their heads, or randomly. The sound of answering was both novel and frightening. There are gaps or hollows between the stones, which are the "eighteen holes" of Guanyin Mountain. These eighteen holes are connected to each other, allowing people to travel back and forth. Their twists and turns are no less than a maze, adding endless beauty to this stone mountain.
Located in Sheshan, Zhuqiao Village, Jinyu Town, Chaoyang City.
Guo Hao was a legal scholar in the Song Dynasty and the second generation ancestor of the Guo surname in Chaoyang. He was widely praised throughout Guangxi for his impartial enforcement of the law, integrity and caring for the people when he was an official. Guangxi's traditional Gui opera "Guo Ling righteously beheads Shangshuzi", It was compiled based on Guo Hao's deeds, so overseas people often visit Guo Hao's tomb to pay their respects and offer sacrifices.
Guo Hao, courtesy name Yuanhong, nicknamed Xuan Sheng, and posthumously named Duan Zhai, was born in the second year of Qiandao in the Southern Song Dynasty (1166) and died in the third year of Baoqing (1227) at the age of 61 . Guo Hao was originally from Weitang Township, Putian County, Fujian Province. His father, Guo Zheng, was a local scholar. Therefore, Guo Hao received a good education when he was young. In the first year of Shaoxi (1190), he was awarded Jinshi and was awarded the title of Doctor of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Because of his outstanding political achievements, In the third year of Shaoxi's reign, he was promoted to the post of inspector of punishment in Guangxi. At that time, Guangxi was on the southwest border and was known as a "barbaric land". Officials in the court were intimidated by it, so Guo Hao resolutely went there. During his term of office, he "removed bad government, advocated clean government, eliminated evil, and helped the weak", which was well-known among the people. It is said that in the fifth year of Shaoxi's reign, the evil young man Zhang Hong relied on his father to serve as the minister of the dynasty. The inspector was originally his father's subordinate. Therefore, he ran rampant in the countryside and committed evil. The people dared to be angry but dared not speak out. Guo Hao paid a secret visit in disguise. After obtaining sufficient evidence, Withstanding all levels of resistance, Zhang Hong was decisively arrested and "beheaded by Shi Cao". As a result, the public security in the village improved, and "in a barbaric land, there was music and music everywhere." Legend has it that when Guo Hao left office in Guangxi, people cried farewell along the streets, and the scene was touching. In the fourteenth year of Jiading (1221), Guo Hao retired and returned to his hometown, but he did not return to his hometown. Instead, he moved his family to Chaoyang and became the founder of the Guo surname in Chaoyang. It is said that Guo Haosheng had four sons, living respectively in Quantang Village, Xilu Town, Tongboyu Village, Tongyu Town, Quantang Village, Xilu Town and Nanyang Village, Guiyu Town. His descendants are scattered throughout Chaoshan, and many of them also live overseas in Southeast Asia - bring.
Guo Hao’s tomb is now well preserved, and the stone carvings of animals, flowers and plants from the Song Dynasty are also preserved on the stele. The tomb is a tomb for a husband and wife. The inscription reads: Duanzhai Guo Gong, the official of the Song Dynasty Kao Zhengyi, Li’s tomb, a concubine and a three-jing Shuren Ruren. ", there is a "Gaofeng" plaque on the top of the stele. A hundred meters in front of the tomb, a complete tomb path stele is preserved, with the inscription: "In the Song Dynasty, the Jinshi was awarded the title of Jinshi, and the official was awarded the title of Zhengyi. "There are flagpole stone clips remaining on the side of the tombstone. The tomb has been repaired in recent years, and the cemetery is basically complete. "Going out of the garden" is a unique coming-of-age custom in the Chaoshan area. Children over 15 years old must hold a "going out of the garden" ceremony. Due to different customs in different places, for example, some areas only allow girls to "come out of the garden", while in some areas, 12 kinds of flowers are soaked in water to shower those who "come out of the garden", etc.
Garden leaving ceremony
No more worshiping "parents-in-law and mother-in-law" Chaoshan people believe that children under the age of 15 live in a "garden" and are protected by a pair of gods called "parent-in-law and mother-in-law". Whether the child can grow up depends entirely on This is a gift from the gods, so Chaoshan people have always attached great importance to worshiping "parents-in-law and mothers-in-law". Children living in the "garden" must worship their "parents-in-law" on July 7th every year to pray for healthy growth. Children who leave the "garden" are no longer under the control of their "in-laws". On July 7th, we will no longer worship "father-in-law, mother-in-law and mother-in-law".
Wearing new clothes, wearing clogs, and wearing "pomegranate" flowers
On the day of "Out of the Garden", children have to wear new clothes and clogs sent by their uncle. is red. Of course, many cumbersome etiquettes have been simplified. The uncle can directly send red envelopes to the nephew (female) and let the child purchase it himself. Moreover, on this morning, parents will let their children put a "pomegranate" flower with auspicious meaning in their ears.
Eat breakfast and "bite" the chicken head. For breakfast on this day, eight people are usually gathered together. The breakfast consists of a rooster, desserts, vegetables and other various dishes, which are made up of eight or twelve dishes. The dining seats are also particular. The person who "goes out of the garden" sits in the upright seat with the chicken head facing him or her. The person who "goes out of the garden" eats it himself, and the chicken head becomes his (her) patent. The meaning is that when you grow up, you will be able to stand out and prosper. Only after the person "out of the garden" lifts the chopsticks can others eat. This is true for every kind of food. When the person leaving the garden is a Rooster, he should be replaced by a Goose.
Go out of the garden to "bite chicken heads"
Invite relatives and friends to a banquet and receive and send gifts. At noon on this day, prepare a sumptuous lunch to entertain relatives and friends. During the dinner, family members and relatives wished the children good wishes.
A few days before or on the day of "Out of the Garden", relatives will come to give gifts, either red envelopes or gifts. The gifts are given to the protagonist of "Out of the Garden", but they are usually arranged by the parents in return.
On the day out of the garden, the children cannot run too far, or even cross the bridge. On this day, children only play and eat without doing any housework. They are pampered by their parents for the last time. As a good sign, children's words and requests will generally not be rejected unless it is absolutely necessary. Most people in Jinzao speak Chao dialect, which is a sub-dialect of the Min language family, one of the eight major language families. It is also one of the oldest and most special dialects in China. It is simple and elegant, has rich vocabulary, special grammar, retains ancient sounds and ancient words, and has many ancient meanings. The language is vivid and full of humor, which is very different from other languages. The use of Chaozhou dialects
adds a bit of cultural color to the rich and beautiful Dajin Zao