Jun 20, 2024 03:17 AM
CHINA
Shrine of Lee Kuan Yew and Li Ka-shing’s Ancestors Damaged in Severe Storm
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The east and west sides of the Li’s Family Ancestral Hall collapsed June 17, 2024.
A severe rainstorm has wreaked havoc on the family shrine commemorating the ancestors of former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and the Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing in Longyan, Fujian province.
The Li’s Family Ancestral Hall, a cultural heritage site, suffered extensive damage, causing parts of the complex to collapse Monday morning, the shrine’s management committee said. No casualties were reported.
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- A severe rainstorm damaged the Li’s Family Ancestral Hall in Longyan, Fujian without causing casualties; parts of the complex collapsed but the main hall remained largely intact.
- The shrine, built in 1836 and designated a national protected cultural heritage site in 2013, suffered due to record rainfall; cultural relics had been moved to safety.
- Torrential rains in southern China caused widespread flooding, killing at least 13 people and leaving scores missing; emergency efforts are underway for repair and restoration.
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What Happened When
- 1836：
- The Li’s Family Ancestral Hall was built by descendants of the Li clan to honor their ancestor Li Huode.
- 2013：
- The shrine was designated a national protected cultural heritage site.
- 2015：
- The shrine was listed as a national 3A-level tourist attraction.
- 2024-06-16：
- Record rainfall began in Rentian town.
- 2024-06-17：
- Parts of the Li’s Family Ancestral Hall complex collapsed due to extensive damage caused by a severe rainstorm.
- 2024-06-17：
- No casualties were reported.
- 2024-06-18：
- The management committee reported that the east and west sides of the complex covering approximately 1,000 square meters, collapsed.
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