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.
Event Update | The sixth session of the “Young Docent” Summer Cultural Workshop has successfully concluded!
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2023-07-26
Little Docent
Lush trees cast dense shade as the summer days stretch long, and the pavilions’ reflections ripple in the pond.
The crystal curtain stirs as a gentle breeze arises, and the trellis laden with roses fills the courtyard with fragrance.
On July 22, the 2023 “Young Docent” summer cultural workshop, hosted by the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall of Fuzhou City and the Fuzhou Municipal Working Committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy, and co-organized by the Fuzhou Women and Children’s Center, Huijia Art Education, and Jiangxi Yao Lan Daily (Linchuan Junior Reporter Station), successfully came to a close.
The “Little Docent” Summer Cultural Classroom is a signature public‑education program launched by our museum under the “Party Building + Professional Work” initiative. By integrating traditional cultural education with hands‑on community service, it seeks to fully leverage the memorial hall’s role in social education, deepen young people’s understanding of and appreciation for Chinese culture—particularly their local cultural heritage—and cultivate in participants a sense of responsibility and a commitment to service, thereby encouraging their active participation in public cultural services.
That morning, the young students arrived early at Qingyuan Tower to prepare for their performance. As the music began, the boys took to the stage in crisp cultural shirts, showcasing the operatic postures they had mastered over the past two weeks. On the compact stage, with every gesture and step, they exuded vigor and confidence, earning round after round of applause from the parents in the audience.
Full of heroic spirit
The young female students, dressed in sweet pink and adorable costumes, held folding fans and gently twirled silk handkerchiefs. With every glance, every smile, and every gesture, they brought to life a vivid rendition of the Peking Opera excerpt “Selling Water.” This piece centers on Mei Ying, a clever, lively, and endearing little maid. The performance is cheerful and spirited, blending song and dance, and elevates the traditional flower‑role conventions—such as the “retreating circle” and the “shaking‑shoulder” movements—to their highest expression. It stands as one of the quintessential flower‑role works on today’s Peking Opera stage.
Specialty Courses
Students participated in the “Jade Fragrance” opera‑themed badge‑making DIY activity and a special course on crafting creative eco‑friendly tote bags. 
Subsequently, Lei Yinyuan, Secretary of the Party Branch, presented certificates of completion to all trainees and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence. Director Rao Fang then awarded “Outstanding Junior Docent” certificates of honor to six outstanding participants. 
Aya Xi, a representative of the outstanding young docents, delivered a speech. She expressed her gratitude to the teachers for their meticulous guidance. Throughout the training, she not only gained extensive knowledge about Tang Xianzu and significantly improved her presentation and communication skills, but also made many like-minded friends and experienced numerous pleasant surprises.
Following the performance, the young docents gathered at the Yumingtang exhibition hall to deliver on-site guided tours. Throughout the session, parents listened attentively, happily snapped photos to commemorate the occasion, and expressed their delight at witnessing the children’s growth and transformation over the past two weeks of learning.
Song Yu wrote in his “Ode to the Wind”: “The wind is born of the earth, rising from the very tips of the green reeds.” Though two weeks may seem brief, a period of rich and beautiful experiences can exert a positive influence on one’s life that endures indefinitely. We trust that the seeds sown in the height of summer during the Year of Gui-Mao will take root and sprout deep within the hearts of these children, providing an endless supply of nourishment for their lives ahead.
Since 2017, our institution has meticulously organized and hosted six sessions of summer cultural workshops, receiving widespread acclaim. Building on our accumulated experience, we strive to refine and enhance each session, continuously exploring new, high-quality courses that are both innovative and enriching.
The beautiful encounters with the memorial hall are not limited to summer. As the seasons turn, we will continue to present a wide array of engaging public‑benefit activities. Please stay tuned to the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City—book your visit and look forward to seeing you again! 
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