The difference between mast and flagpole in front of ancestral temple

There is no difference between the mast and flagpole in front of the ancestral temple. According to relevant information, flagpoles are also called masts and flagpoles. According to the custom before the Republic of China, after the imperial examination, a flagpole should be erected in front of the house or ancestral hall. It is a symbol of fame and has two functions: first, after the senior high school entrance examination, the family's status in society has improved, and the erected flagpole can shine on the lintel. Second, after the flagpole is erected, it can be used as an example for future generations to encourage positive progress. The qualification for erecting flagpoles varies from place to place. By the end of the Qing dynasty, this custom was prevalent, so it was enough to relax it to Gongsheng.