1911, The year of Xinhai, autumn.
In the mountains and rivers of Jiaying Prefecture (Meixian) in Lingnan, the summer heat has not completely receded, and the air is filled with the sweet fragrance of osmanthus and a faint smell of gunpowder smoke. Chengde Tower next to Songkou Town, this huge Hakka dragon house, is immersed in a grand and ancient celebration.
The blue bricks and gray tiles are stacked on top of each other, like a entrenched dragon, guarding the peace of the Chen family. On the central axis, the hall is deep and now it is decorated with lights and colorful decorations. The big red characters "" are plastered all over the doors, windows and pillars. There is a buzz of people, the local accent is simple, children are chasing and playing on the field, and the rich aroma of Hakka wine and braised pork with pickled vegetables wafts out of the kitchen...
