Robbed Historic Tomb in Kinmen Restored; Magistrate Chen Fu-hai to Discuss Surveillance Camera Installation
The Chen Hsien Tomb, a county-designated historic site in Kinmen that was robbed and damaged in April, has recently been restored, with a completion ceremony held today. Kinmen County Magistrate Chen Fu-hai stated that drawing from this experience, discussions on how to install surveillance cameras will take place, and he will personally visit all 22 culturally significant ancient tombs in Kinmen. Police have already stepped up patrols, and the Cultural Affairs Bureau has also enhanced inspections, aiming for a collaborative effort with the community for protection.
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(CNA, reporter Wu Wen-jung, Kinmen, 20th) The Chen Hsien Tomb, a county-designated historic site in Kinmen, was recently robbed and damaged. A completion ceremony for its restoration was held today. Kinmen County Magistrate Chen Fu-hai stated that based on this experience, discussions on how to install surveillance cameras will be initiated, and he will personally tour all of Kinmen's culturally significant ancient tombs again.
The Chen Hsien Tomb, a county-designated historic site, was robbed and damaged in April. The Kinmen County Cultural Affairs Bureau subsequently commissioned stone craftsmen for emergency repairs, which were recently completed. Today, the Chen clan held a completion ceremony, attended by Chen Fu-hai and Cultural Affairs Bureau Director Chen Jung-chang.
In his speech, Chen Fu-hai mentioned that the damage to the Chen Hsien Tomb was discovered by clan members during ancestral worship. "This is not just a matter for each clan, but also something the government should be concerned about," he said, adding that they will learn from this experience to discuss matters such as the installation of surveillance cameras. He has asked the Cultural Affairs Bureau to manage the 22 culturally significant ancient tombs in Kinmen, stating, "I will personally visit them all again" to listen to the opinions of various clan associations.
Chen Jung-chang stated that the damaged stones of the Chen Hsien Tomb were all left nearby, and most of the original stones were used in the restoration, which took about 10 days. Kinmen has a total of 22 tombs with cultural heritage status, such as historic sites and historical buildings. The police have already increased patrols and are inventorying and adjusting surveillance cameras at key intersections near the tombs. The Cultural Affairs Bureau has commissioned a team from Kinmen University to enhance patrols and hopes to collaborate with the community to join the protection efforts.
Chen Tsang-chiang, chairman of the Hsiakeng Liulang branch of the Chen Clan Association of Kinmen County, pointed out that it was shocking to discover the ancestral tomb had been robbed during the Qingming Festival tomb-sweeping. He noted that the police quickly found the grave robbers and added, "There are still many historic sites and ancient tombs in Kinmen. I hope that after the robbery of the Chen Hsien Tomb, it will receive the attention it deserves," and urged the relevant authorities to take more responsibility for the protection of historic sites in the future. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching)
The Chen Hsien Tomb, a county-designated historic site, was robbed and damaged in April. The Kinmen County Cultural Affairs Bureau subsequently commissioned stone craftsmen for emergency repairs, which were recently completed. Today, the Chen clan held a completion ceremony, attended by Chen Fu-hai and Cultural Affairs Bureau Director Chen Jung-chang.
In his speech, Chen Fu-hai mentioned that the damage to the Chen Hsien Tomb was discovered by clan members during ancestral worship. "This is not just a matter for each clan, but also something the government should be concerned about," he said, adding that they will learn from this experience to discuss matters such as the installation of surveillance cameras. He has asked the Cultural Affairs Bureau to manage the 22 culturally significant ancient tombs in Kinmen, stating, "I will personally visit them all again" to listen to the opinions of various clan associations.
Chen Jung-chang stated that the damaged stones of the Chen Hsien Tomb were all left nearby, and most of the original stones were used in the restoration, which took about 10 days. Kinmen has a total of 22 tombs with cultural heritage status, such as historic sites and historical buildings. The police have already increased patrols and are inventorying and adjusting surveillance cameras at key intersections near the tombs. The Cultural Affairs Bureau has commissioned a team from Kinmen University to enhance patrols and hopes to collaborate with the community to join the protection efforts.
Chen Tsang-chiang, chairman of the Hsiakeng Liulang branch of the Chen Clan Association of Kinmen County, pointed out that it was shocking to discover the ancestral tomb had been robbed during the Qingming Festival tomb-sweeping. He noted that the police quickly found the grave robbers and added, "There are still many historic sites and ancient tombs in Kinmen. I hope that after the robbery of the Chen Hsien Tomb, it will receive the attention it deserves," and urged the relevant authorities to take more responsibility for the protection of historic sites in the future. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching)