The Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou is a comprehensive cultural venue built to commemorate Tang Xianzu, one of the world’s hundred great cultural figures and a master of Ming‑dynasty drama in China. It is also one of Jiangxi Province’s ten major memorial halls dedicated to historical luminaries.
The Twenty-Four Solar Terms at the Soup House | Great Snow
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2022-12-08
Great Snow is the 21st of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms and the third solar term of winter. When the Dipper points to Ren, the sun reaches a celestial longitude of 255 degrees, and the term begins between December 6 and 8 on the Gregorian calendar each year. As the starting point of the Zi month in the sexagenary cycle, Great Snow officially marks the beginning of mid-winter.
The Three Stages of Heavy Snow
First period: The gulls do not cry.
Heaven and earth are sealed, with short days and long nights, The Hedan bird, described in ancient texts as “never ceasing to cry at night,” wisely closes its beak in the biting north wind and peacefully endures the long winter.
The ancients believed that the tiger belonged to the yin category; at midwinter, when yin energy reaches its peak and begins to wane, yang energy lies in wait to emerge. At this time, male and female tigers mate, thereby ensuring the continuation of their offspring.
The third hou: the litchi sprouts.
Climate characteristics
During the period of heavy snow, The lowest temperature in most parts of China They have all dropped to 0°C or below, Often at the leading edge of a strong cold air mass Areas where cold and warm air masses meet There will be heavy snowfall, Even Blizzard.
Folklore of Heavy Snowfall
Cured meat
As soon as the “Great Snow” solar term arrives, Every household is busy curing “salted goods,” and the cured meats, sausages, and other delicacies drying on windowsills are the timeless flavors of the New Year that linger in our memories.
Ice skating
Ice skating is one of the winter games, In ancient times, it was known as “ice play.”
Tonifying the body
Heavy snow is an ideal time for nourishing the body. It is commonly said, “Nourish yourself in winter, and you’ll be able to take on tigers in spring.” Radishes, goji berries, lamb, sweet potatoes, red dates, and other foods can be consumed in moderate amounts.
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