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.

International Women’s Day | Sending festive greetings to every “her”

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2024-03-09

Happy Goddess Day

“You at every stage”

All possess unparalleled beauty.

International Working Women’s Day (IWD), also known as International Women’s Day, March 8th, or the March 8 Women’s Day, is a holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to honor women’s significant contributions and remarkable achievements in economic, political, and social spheres. In 2024, it marks the 114th International Women’s Day and the 101st Women’s Day in China.

This year, UN Women is celebrating global achievements and efforts in the field of gender equality under the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” while calling on all stakeholders to increase investment in advancing gender equality, unlock women’s economic potential, and build a more equitable and sustainable future.

The Origin of “Women’s Day”

On the United Nations’ webpage introducing International Women’s Day, the origins of the “March 8” International Women’s Day are attributed to a series of major women’s movements in the early 20th century, including:

In 1909, the Socialist Party of America designated February 28 as National Women’s Day.

In 1910, at the Second International’s Copenhagen Congress, more than 100 women delegates from 17 countries, led by Clara Zetkin, proposed establishing an International Women’s Day, though no specific date was set.

On March 19, 1911, more than one million women in Austria, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, and other countries gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day.

On the last Sunday of February 1913, Russian women celebrated their International Women’s Day with a demonstration;

On March 8, 1914, women in several European countries held anti-war demonstrations.

On March 8, 1917 (February 23, according to the Russian calendar), in commemoration of nearly two million Russian women who had perished in World War I, Russian women staged a strike, marking the beginning of the February Revolution. Four days later, the Tsar was forced to abdicate, and the Provisional Government granted women the right to vote.

In the early 20th century, a series of socialist feminist movements in Europe and the Americas jointly gave rise to International Women’s Day on March 8. By the 21st century, this international observance had already spanned more than a century.

Whether in technology or the arts

Education or the political sphere

There are countless outstanding women.

Leading the trend, changing the world.

Their wisdom and courage

It not only empowers them themselves.

It has also inspired the development of all humanity.

Happy Women's Day

China commemorates “Women’s Day”

(The First National Congress of Women in China. Source: Communist Youth League Central Committee)

In 1924, working women in China, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, held commemorative events in Guangzhou to mark International Women’s Day on March 8. Following the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the Government Administration Council of the Central People’s Government issued a nationwide decree in December 1949, designating March 8 as Women’s Day.

Women's Day

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In the workplace, women are the backbone of the workforce.

They approach their work with professionalism and meticulous attention to detail.

Earned the respect of colleagues and the recognition of leadership.

When facing challenges and difficulties

They never back down.

Always face challenges with a positive mindset.

Their efforts and dedication

For the progress and development of society

Made a tremendous contribution

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Believe in the power of women.
International Women’s Day commemorates the remarkable women who once bravely fought for their legal rights. Their struggles are indispensable, and future generations, in gratitude, continue to strive, innovate, and build a better society.

Happy Women's Day

May you, in the days to come,

Continuing to shine with fearlessness

The radiant glow of resilience and greatness,

Live authentically and live a vibrant life!

On Women’s Day 2024,

Let us honor every “her,”

Greetings on this festive occasion!

Editor: Deng Chao | Copy Editor: Jiang Yuanping

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