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.

Summer Cultural Workshop | The fifth session of the “Little Docents” program has successfully concluded~


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2022-07-19

Lush green trees cast dense shade as the summer days stretch long, and the reflections of pavilions and terraces ripple in the pond. Accompanied by the steady chorus of cicadas, on July 16, 2022, the fifth session of the “Little Docents—Summer Cultural Classroom” at the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou came to a successful close within the hall’s Qingyuan Pavilion. Initiated in 2017, this program has become a signature educational initiative of the memorial hall, aiming to integrate traditional education with hands-on community engagement. By doing so, it seeks to fully leverage the hall’s role in public education, deepen young people’s understanding and appreciation of local culture, strengthen the transmission and promotion of Chinese cultural heritage among them, and cultivate their sense of responsibility and service, encouraging their future participation in social service.
During the day’s showcase performance, the 22 young docents were brimming with excitement, having meticulously prepared well in advance. The male students held willow branches, transforming into Liu Mengmei, while the female students donned the traditional “zhuangyuan red” robes, each presenting captivating excerpts from the operas “The Peony Pavilion” and “The Female Prime Minister.”
Director Rao Fang delivered a speech, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the teachers’ hard work and the parents’ full cooperation, while commending the young students’ dedication and outstanding performances. Director Rao emphasized that although the event has concluded, our care for the participants will endure, and the museum will continue to provide them with platforms for personal growth and development.

Director Rao presented completion certificates to all trainees and awarded honorary certificates to several outstanding junior docents.


Following this, the young docents gathered at the Yumingtang exhibition hall to deliver live demonstrations. Throughout the session, parents watched the children’s presentations, listened attentively to their explanations, and expressed with delight how they could see the growth and transformation the children have achieved over the past two weeks of learning.

A breeze begins at the tip of a green water plant, and waves arise from the gentlest ripples. Though two weeks may seem brief, a period of rich, meaningful experience can exert a positive influence on one’s life that endures indefinitely. We trust that the fruits of this midsummer in the Year of the Tiger will continue to take root and sprout deep within the children’s hearts, providing an endless source of nourishment for their lives ahead.

Since 2017, our museum has hosted the inaugural “Young Docent” summer training program and has since meticulously organized five sessions, receiving widespread acclaim. Each year, building on our accumulated experience, we strive to refine and innovate, developing more high‑quality, cutting‑edge courses. This year, in addition to our established classes on opera culture and docent skills, we have introduced three distinctive traditional‑culture workshops—handmade floral art, pottery, and calligraphy. Through these offerings, children not only gain insights into the world of Tang Xianzu and opera but also have the opportunity to personally engage with China’s millennia‑old traditions of ceramics and flower arrangement, while cultivating a calm and balanced mind through the practice of calligraphy.

The Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City is steadfastly committed to bringing more young people closer to Tang Xianzu, helping them understand and cherish their local cultural heritage, while also fostering a sense of social responsibility and cultivating the selfless spirit of volunteerism among youth—thus sharing this cultural pride with an ever‑growing circle of visitors and guests.

A beautiful encounter with the memorial hall isn’t limited to summer. As the seasons turn, we’ll continue to present a wide array of inspiring public‑service events. Follow the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou, book your visit, and we look forward to seeing you again!