Legend of Haizhuang Temple

Guangdong
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The legend of Haizhuang Temple has spread along with the fame of Haizhuang Temple, involving legends of people, mountains and rivers, historical events, plants, etc. Among them, the most famous legends include the legend of Eagle Claw Orchid, the legend of "Tiger Turning Back" Stone, the legend of the Netherworld Bell, the legend of the Dangui Bowl, the legend of the Sixteen Arhats, etc. Many of these legends are directly related to the ancient objects in the temple. The most typical one is the legend of the oldest Eagle Claw Orchid in the temple. There is a saying among the people that "there was Eagle Claw before there was Haizhuang". There are many different versions of the legend about it, reflecting the widespread popularity of the legend. The legend of Haizhuang Temple has become the source of creation of various literary styles in Lingnan, and is vividly reflected in the fields of legends, paintings, calligraphy, sculptures, etc. Information source: Guangzhou Cultural Center Information source: Guangzhou Cultural Center

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