Yang Family Mingxin Ancestral Hall and Yang Qinglian Memorial Hall

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Yang Family Mingxin Ancestral Hall and Yang Qinglian Memorial Hall Introduction

Built in 2011, the museum contains an inscription that reads: "Mr. Yan, Yang Qinglian (1902-1968), originally from Meidong Fort, Jinning Township. He studied in a private school in his youth and, upon growing up, resolutely parted from his hometown of Wudao to venture alone to the southern countries in pursuit of his dreams. Initially arriving in a foreign land, feeling estranged among unfamiliar faces and residing in barren places, he steadfastly upheld the ancestral teachings of 'Four Knowledge' and maintained a family tradition of integrity. With a sincere and clear character, he cultivated a deep understanding of the principle of moderation and virtue, enabling him to overcome numerous challenges and gradually thrive. Soon after, he married Ms. Huang Jinqie, with whom he had six sons and three daughters, leading a harmonious and fulfilling family life. Mr. Yan and Ms. Huang lived simply and held themselves to high standards; they were enthusiastic about helping others and treated people with generosity. From being an employee, he progressed to self-employment, and through his extraordinary perseverance and character, he successfully established the 'Yang Enterprises'. The 'Doctrine of the Mean' states: 'Great virtue must find its place, earn its rewards, gain its reputation, and achieve longevity.' The 'Book of Changes' teaches: 'A family that accumulates good deeds will have lasting blessings.' Only those who have accumulated virtue over generations, with moral cultivation and filial duties passed from ancestors to descendants, can raise well-mannered children and enjoy true blessings in this world, as the proverb says: 'Having good descendants is a blessing.' My family has long upheld the protection of our ancestors and manifested true filial piety, continuing the legacy of virtue without expecting any recompense from creation; yet the rewards from creation come naturally, best illustrating the saying that blessings arise from virtue. I was raised with the teachings of 'respecting the elderly and the virtuous, filial piety, loyalty, trustworthiness, and brotherhood', enabling me to inherit the family legacy and work alongside Ms. Chen Kairong to innovate and invest heavily in high-speed rail and communications industries. My father initiated this before, and I followed in his footsteps, thus writing a new milestone in our business. Building mansions and schools has long been a topic of conversation among the kin of Kinmen, and this has been my long-cherished wish. The wind and trees have their thoughts; parents do not wait. The endless grace of Heaven leaves one with no outlet for repayment. There is sorrow in loss and regret in the absence. To express filial piety towards the source of wood and water and to fulfill the thoughts of respecting ancestors, I especially built the 'Yang Mingxin Ancestral Hall and Yang Qinglian Memorial Museum' at the place where Mr. Yan grew up—a Ming-style ancestral hall built during the Qing Tongzhi period, reconstructed into a three-story building. The first and second floors are dedicated to the memorial museum recounting Mr. Yan's entrepreneurial beginnings, while the third floor serves as the ancestral hall for spring and autumn rituals. Rites are performed with respect. The establishment of this memorial can fulfill Mr. Yan's wishes, allowing the ancestral hall to flourish and the ancestors to find repose. Visitors to this hall can pursue reverence and express filial thoughts. As 'The Book of Songs - The Great Elegies' states: 'Do not forget your ancestors, and strive to cultivate their virtues.' To showcase the virtue of parents educating children with righteousness, and to continue the century-long endeavor of nurturing talent in my hometown, I have specifically donated to the expansion of Kinmen University’s facilities, hoping to benefit thousands of eager students, which is my aspiration. On the occasion of the renovation of the museum, this monument is erected to commemorate its grandeur!"

Yang Family Mingxin Ancestral Hall and Yang Qinglian Memorial Hall Travel Information

Address:25 Dongbao, Anmei Village, Jinning Township, Kinmen County 892


Tickets:Free


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