一直以來，孔子被視為中國最著名、最有影響力並且最受人尊敬的人物。直到今天，他留下的哲理和智慧仍在影響著來自世界各地的各行各業人士。

Confucius is possibly China’s most renowned,influential and respected figure of all time.The philosophy and words of wisdom he left behind continue educating people from all walks of life all around the world to this day.

　　孔子去世于西元前478年。這一年，山東曲阜建立了第一個孔廟。隨後，成千上萬的孔廟在國內外建立起來。

Since the first Confucian Temple was established in Qufu in 478 BC,the year of his death,thousands of Confucian temples have been set up in China and abroad.

　　在眾多的孔廟中，只有兩處家族寺廟是用來祭祀孔子及其後人的，其中位於孔子故鄉山東曲阜，另一處則位於中國東部的浙江衢州。

Of the categories of Confucius temples,the lesser known family temples are the only ones used for enshrining Confucius and his offspring.There are only two temples of this type in existence;one is located at Confucius’s former home in Qufu,and the other in Quzhou,Zhejiang province,East China.

　　位於衢州的家族寺廟始建於1136年。傳説，孔子的後代追隨著皇帝南下的腳步，從曲阜一直帶著孔子的木像，在衢州建立起了寺廟。在它建立之後，衢州孔廟成為了教育和智慧的中心，吸引了眾多儒家學者，在南方百姓的教育方面起到了重要作用。

The family temple in Quzhou was built in 1136.It is said a descendant of Confucius followed in the footsteps of the emperor southward,carrying wooden statues of Confucius from Qufu all the way to Quzhou to construct the temple.Upon its establishment,the Quzhou temple became a center of education and wisdom,attracting Confucius scholars and playing an important role in bringing education to ordinary people in the south.

　　每年舉行孔子紀念儀式的習俗起源於中國古代，起初是因為他的後代和學生為了表達對他和他的教育的尊重。如今這也成為了中華民族的文化遺産。而這個儀式也在衢州和曲阜兩地形成了兩種不同風格。

The Confucius memorial ceremony held every year originated from ancient times when the descendant and his students paid respect to Confucius and his teachings.The event has become a cultural legacy of the Chinese people.The style of the ceremony is divided between Quzhou and Qufu.

來源： 中國網綜合    | 作者：中國網綜合    | 責編：胡金    審核：張淵

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