Hokkien architecture

The Minyue State's Imperial City (Traditional Chinese: 閩越王城遺址) gave some clues about what their architectural style was like.

At that time, Hoklo people were doing business with Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Ryukyu (Ryūkyū-kan) and Japan, and decided that they would like to show off their newfound wealth - resulting in this bright and elaborate architectural style.

[4] Due to its bright and showy nature, this architectural feature is commonly found in major temples, mansions, and ancestral halls.

This art is frequently used on the ridges, window frames, and doors of temples and larger residences, often in conjunction with swallowtail roof.

The topic of these sculptures may vary - ranging from plants and animals to figures from Chinese mythology or Hoklo folktales.

However, it has been noted that this style of architecture is found almost exclusively among Hakka people in Fujian province and thus has become associated with the region.