Apricot Altar

　　The Apricot Altar is the place where Confucius gave lectures. A plaque hangs prominently in the center of the front eaves, inscribed by the famous calligrapher Mr. Huang... The architecture of the Apricot Altar Hall features traditional ink painting works, mostly by first-class calligraphers and painters from China and Japan. The overall design embodies the elegance and cultural essence of the study hall. When visiting this place, one can almost feel the scholarly atmosphere and the profound thoughts of the past. Confucius is regarded as the greatest thinker in world history and is revered by people around the globe. Today, Confucius Institutes have been established in many countries worldwide. Notably, on January 10, 2010, on the very day the Fengshan Academy held its inauguration ceremony, CCTV reported that a statue of Confucius was erected in front of the National Museum on the east side of Tiananmen Square in Beijing. 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