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What is the name of the traditional folk houses in Fujian? What are the characteristics?

The houses in southern Fujian are called CuO, and one of them is modeled after a palace-style building. For example, the famous architectural complex of Qing Dynasty in Guanqiao, Nan 'an City-Cai's ancient building has a high roof and carved beams and painted buildings. The wall brick in front of Gu Lou is carved with stone relief, which is solemn and heavy; Carved flowers and birds on the windowsill, beautifully decorated; The walls of the hall are decorated with celebrity paintings and calligraphy, and ink paintings of seal script have their own charm; There are books, scrolls, fans, diamonds and other unique plaques; Doors and windows are round, arched, diamond and square. Wood carving, clay sculpture, brick carving and stone carving can be seen everywhere with exquisite craftsmanship, and many techniques such as through carving, relief carving and flat carving are used. Sculptures are rich and varied, including animals, flowers and birds, fish and insects, and landscape figures, with simple patterns. The exquisite carving of ancient dwellings not only shows the mature sculpture art in southern Fujian, but also reflects the influence of Hinduism, Islam, Nanyang culture and western architectural art. It can be called the grand view garden of southern Fujian architecture. At the same time, the ancient folk houses are also known as the Minnan Architecture Museum in Qing Dynasty for their large scale, rigorous layout, exquisite carving and rich connotation.