Hidden truths inside Wang Family Compound

By Elliot Maldonado | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-11-19 09:29
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A fish fighting its way upstream symbolizes the struggle one faces in bettering themselves. [Photo by ELLIOT MALDONADO/CHINA DAILY]

Perseverance

A small post by a stairway, easily overlooked, shows a fish rising out of the water. The scene tells the story of a carp that battled its way through Dragon's Gate to become a dragon. Its message is a reminder not to rest on one's laurels but to work hard for a better future.

The numerous symbols in Shanxi's Wang Family Compound reflect the forward thinking that brought the family its fortune. Rather than simply wishing everyone fortune and longevity, viewers are reminded of the importance of goodness, unity, and diligence in achieving these.

Elliot Maldonado is a foreign expert at China Daily Website.

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