On December 23, 2008, at the awarding ceremony for the fourth batch of Chinese historical and cultural towns and villages and the seminar on the protection of historical and cultural resources held in Beijing on December 23, 2008, people from Shengtang Town, Enping City, Guangdong Province, Xiema Ancient Village won the fourth batch of "Chinese Historical and Cultural Village" medals issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China. Xiema Ancient Village was built during the Zhizheng period of the Yuan Dynasty and has a history of more than 670 years. It is located on the bank of the Jinjiang River in the middle of Enping, the hometown of hot springs in China. Because there have been many Juren in history, it has become a famous "Juren Village". It is a tourist and educational resort.
Famous Feng Shui Village. The climate here is warm and humid, with three buildings at the back, four terraces in front, beautiful lakes, lush forests and bamboos surrounding the houses, orchards and vegetable beds, the scenery is as poetic as a painting, and it is a beautiful scene in the world. The architectural layout of Murakami is ingenious. The village lanes are spread out in a fan shape, cleverly hiding the connotation of the shape and spirit of the "male horse". The century-old houses are lined up in rows, all of which pay attention to the "Four Waters Returning to the Hall" style. Everywhere reveals the magical and wonderful taste of the "Feng Shui" of the ancient village. Full of flavor. Since ancient times, the villagers have been hard-working and brave, leading a prosperous and prosperous life with many longevity stars. It is a typical longevity village.
Juren Village. This place is rich in natural treasures and has outstanding people. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Murakami cultivated more than 600 famous people, among whom there were more than 280 people at the Juren level and above, and more than 280 people from the second to the ninth rank. The family of Liang Yuangui, a Xianfeng Jinshi, produced 81 famous people in four generations, including 18 second- to sixth-grade officials. He was appointed by Emperor Xianfeng to be the head of household affairs and an imperial envoy. He once served as the admiral of Fujian Taipeng Military Preparation and Educational Affairs. He combined military, political, cultural and educational power into one body. He made great achievements in governing Taiwan and his name will go down in history. Wu Jieyuan and Liang Kaidi were disciples of the Quzhi monk in the Shaolin Temple. He had superb martial arts and was powerful in all directions. In modern times, talents have emerged in large numbers. In the decades before and after liberation, more than 200 college students were trained, many of whom became national elites. Liang Hanyi was a hero of the U.S. Air Force Flying Tigers that aided China during the Anti-Japanese War. In 1972, when China and the United States established diplomatic relations, he served as Captain No. 1 of the U.S. Air Force and flew President Nixon on his first visit to China. Met by Chairman Mao. There are also outstanding figures such as Fang Yanfen, a famous Cantonese opera actress who is popular in Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao and even Southeast Asia, Liang Yuliu, a business tycoon, and Liang Zuo, a star of public morality in Wuyi, who are all the glory of the show. "Measure the meter with a pen holder and teach children to read" is an ancient saying "specialty" of Xiema. It has been passed down from generation to generation, and many academies and private schools are still preserved in ordinary alleys. In the past, a public "school valley" was set up in the village to allow children and grandchildren to go to school for free and encourage them to study and become talents.
Beilin Village. Since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, villagers have erected more than 200 merit monuments on the banks of the Jinjiang River, as well as stone carvings of imperial edicts. The flagpole clips of the eight major merits are particularly eye-catching. The sights such as the godchild platform, the inspirational garden ruins, the men's lane and the women's lane, the six ancestral halls with carved beams and painted beams, the heroic wind of the heroic horses, the monument of the heroic women, and the Wugong Manor are all unforgettable.
Folk Culture Village. There are many legends and stories about breaking horses, and magical legends such as "horse riding a man", "carp climbing a tree", "wearing an iron hat" and so on are very popular; the folk customs in the village are rich and colorful, including the traditional "performance of merit" to bid farewell to the new year and welcome the new year. The "Grand Ceremony of Sacrificing Martyrs at the Qingming Festival", "Dragon Race to Win the Brocade", "Gengzi Tune with Wooden Fish", and Hidden Pavilion Wedding Customs are very unique and difficult to see outside of Enping. The typical folk culture in the village is of high value for appreciation and research.
Wenming Village, Guangdong Province. In terms of rural education, economic development, cultural construction, and natural ecological environment protection, Xiema is a banner.