What elements can represent Xiamen? Landmark buildings, traditional culture, historical background, customs, etc.

Xiamen Island was also called "Egret Island" in ancient times because of egrets' habitat. During the period of rejuvenating Song Taiping, rice was produced on the island, also known as "Jiahe Island". In the Ming dynasty, it was called Zhongzuo House. Former US President Nixon once praised Xiamen as "Hawaii of the East". Famous scenic spots in Xiamen include Gulangyu Island, Jimei Guilaitang, Shiwan Botanical Garden, Xiamen University, Haicang Bridge, Tongan Film and Television City, Xiamen Garden Expo Park and Nanputuo Temple.

Buddhism: Nanputuo Temple, Brahma Temple, Huxi Cave Temple and Wanshiyan Temple. Christianity: Siming District: Xinjie Hall, Zhushu Hall, Sanyi Hall, Xiagang Hall, Xiaxi Hall, Fuxing Hall, Hongshan Handle Activity Point, Anhai Road Activity Point, etc. Huli District: New District Hall, Zhaishangtang, Zhongzhai Activity Point, Nanshan Road Activity Point, etc. Jimei district: Gaopu Guild Hall, Guankou Guild Hall, Yingdaitou Guild Hall, Houxi Guild Hall, Jimei Guild Hall and Jinyuan Activity Point; Haicang District: Haicang Hall, Dongyutang, Xinyi Hall, Mei Yun Activity Point, etc. Tongan District: Houhetang, Shuangzhen Toutang, Houlu Activity Point, Duqiao Hall, Tangbian Hall, Nanshan Hall, Pantuo Hall, Hongtangtou Hall, Hujingtang, Guanxun Hall and Daitou Hall; Xiang 'an District: Maxiangtang, Changchengtang, Lianhetang, Tongmeitang, Liuwudian, Xinweitang, ancient house activity points, etc. Catholicism: Gulangyu Catholic Church, Xiamen Catholic Church (Lujiang Road). Islam: Xiamen Mosque (Zhongshan Park South Road).

Traditional customs in Xiamen China people advocate red, and Xiamen people also regard red as a symbol of happiness and auspiciousness. Door couplets and invitations are all red paper; When giving gifts, you should also stick a red note on the wrapping paper; Vehicles to be married should be hung with red ribbons; Yi Xi and Shou Ping should be made of red satin. If the family of the deceased lives in a building with others, a red cloth will be hung at the gate. Colors such as black, white and blue are regarded as symbols of heaviness and depression. Planting flowers and plants is a hobby of Xiamen people. I not only have potted plants at home, but also like to buy all kinds of flowers in the market and keep them in the living room and bedroom with clear water. People often weave flower baskets, flower screens, dragons, phoenixes, lights and other shapes of holiday occasions with flowers. Some taboos and polite customs among the people are: it is considered very impolite to point at people with the middle finger; It is considered the biggest insult to hit people with a broom; It is considered impolite to sweep the floor when guests are present. At the wedding banquet, it is considered as an unlucky sign that guests accidentally break plates, spoons and other tableware. When eating with relatives and friends, chopsticks should not be inserted in the rice, because incense is often inserted in the rice when offering sacrifices. This is disrespect for people; When entertaining guests, it is most taboo to set up six dishes, because according to the old rules of the Qing Dynasty, condemned prisoners only eat six dishes before execution; Don't say monkeys in front of your baby, thinking that monkeys will make your baby sick and difficult to raise; Don't boast that the baby is obese, say "good-looking" and "easy to raise"