Apricot Altar

Apricot Altar

Apricot Altar, the site where Confucius lectured. A plaque hangs prominently in the center of the front eaves, inscribed by the renowned calligrapher Huang ?? (text unclear). The Apricot Altar architecture houses calligraphy works by Ye Xian, a leading figure among China’s first-tier calligraphers and local calligraphy masters. These pieces vividly reflect the altar’s elegance and cultural depth. When visiting here, be sure to look up at the beams to spot swallows’ nests. Could it be that even the swallows are drawn to the scholarly aura left by Confucius? Confucius is hailed as the greatest thinker in world history, revered by people across the globe. Today, Confucius Institutes have been established in many countries around the world. Interestingly, on January 10, 2010, the very day the completion ceremony was held at Fengshan Academy, CCTV reported that a statue of Confucius had been erected in front of the National Museum on the east side of Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. The reconstruction of Fengshan Academy will have a profound impact on restoring the historical landscape of Hai’an, preserving its traditional culture, enhancing its cultural sophistication, and uniting the spirit of its citizens.

Source: Jiangsu Provincial Forestry Bureau