Guan Yu, this name has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people since ancient times and has become an immortal legend in the long river of history. He was a famous general in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, from Xie County, Hedong County, with a face like a heavy jujube and five locks of long hair, which left a deep first impression.
In 2010, a giant statue of Guan Yu was erected on Mount Nannakajo in Changping Village, Guan Yu's hometown. The sculpture is 61 meters tall and represents Guan Yu's life to be 61 years old; The pedestal is 19 meters high, which means that Guan Yu has lived in his hometown for 19 years. This Guan Yu statue is currently the largest Guan Yu statue in the world, which can be called a feat that attracts worldwide attention.
"High martial arts, loyalty and righteousness", in the process of deifying Guan Yu in ancient dynasties, he eventually became a martial saint. According to reports, the statue of Guan Yu in Nakajo Mountain began casting in January 2007 and used more than 500 tons of copper and more than 2,000 tons of steel. This giant sculpture embodies Guan Yu's important place in Chinese history and shows people's deep reverence for him.
In the process of Guan Yu walking on the altar, Guan Gong Temple can also be seen everywhere. Whether it is the county seat or the countryside, almost all of them can be found. According to incomplete statistics, there are 30,000 Guan Gong temples in more than 30 countries and regions around the world, and there are more than 1,000 in Japan and Southeast Asian countries alone. All this proves Guan Yu's great influence in the world.
Zhao Yi, a literary historian of the Qing Dynasty, sighed when touring various places: "Today, the surface of the Antarctic ridge, the cold wall of the Arctic, all children and women, all those who shake their spirits." The prosperity of incense will be immortal with heaven and earth! This sentence vividly depicts the scene of Guan Yu being worshipped, and also expresses people's respect and admiration for his spirit.
In the process of being worshipped by people, Guan Yu's title also gradually evolved. He was eventually given the title "Zhongyi Shenwu Lingyou Ren Yong Wei Xian, Protecting the Country and the People, Sincerely Appeased, Yizan, Xuande Guan Sheng Emperor". This series of titles fully shows Guan Yu's image as a hero, and also shows people's praise and admiration for him.
Guan Yu is not only a historical figure, but also a spiritual symbol. His image and story are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people through generations. His bravery, loyalty, and justice became Chinese role models. Whether on the altar or in people's hearts, Guan Yu's spirit will always be immortal.
