What is the difference between ancestral halls and courts in Chaoshan area?

Ancestral temples and courthouses are both clan buildings, which are jointly built and shared by clans, but there are obvious differences between them in Chaoshan area.

The court and the ancestral hall have the same function of offering sacrifices and gathering, but the difference is that the ancestral hall is more specialized and permanent, and it is often built independently and separated from the residence. The ancestral temple building is more magnificent, and the purlin is a temple style. However, the layout of the court is usually four gold and Phytolacca acinosa root, which is generally a mixture of living sacrifices. All weddings and funerals can be held in the public hall.

Chaoshan ancestral halls are generally divided into ancestral halls, ancestral halls and ancestral halls. Different ancestral halls have different architectural styles and functions.