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The Golden Sound and Jade Resonance Archway

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The first gate archway of the Temple of Confucius. Built in the 17th year of the Ming Jiajing reign (1538 AD), it stands 5.6 meters tall and 13.5 meters wide. It is a three-bay, four-pillar stone memorial archway topped with round sculptures of crouching beasts. This archway is named after Mencius’s praise of Confucius: “Confucius may be called the one who has gathered together all that is great. To gather together all that is great is to bring about a harmony through the Golden Sound and Jade Resonance.” “Golden Sound” and “Jade Resonance” signify...

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The Golden Sound and Jade Resonance Archway is a cultural tourism attraction.

The first gate archway of the Temple of Confucius. Built in the 17th year of the Ming Jiajing reign (1538 AD), it stands 5.6 meters tall and 13.5 meters wide. It is a three-bay, four-pillar stone memorial archway topped with round sculptures of crouching beasts. This archway is named after Mencius’s praise of Confucius: “Confucius may be called the one who has gathered together all that is great. To gather together all that is great is to bring about a harmony through the Golden Sound and Jade Resonance.” “Golden Sound” and “Jade Resonance” represent the full process of a musical performance, symbolizing how Confucius’s philosophy brought together the greatest teachings of ancient sages, achieving perfect harmony and making tremendous contributions to culture.