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 Recap | “Celebrate the New Year at the Museum”: Nonstop Festive Fun
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2024-02-29
“Celebrate the New Year at the Museum” — Festive Fun That Never Ends
During the 2024 Spring Festival holiday, the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City presented a series of vibrant cultural events and exhibitions that delighted visitors, who immersed themselves in the festivities and savored the New Year spirit, earning widespread acclaim from all sectors.
1. The eight-day program features a different activity each day.
During the Spring Festival holiday, our museum presented the “Dragon Soars at the Start of the Year, All Things Begin Anew” series of events celebrating the Year of the Dragon. Over the eight-day break, each day offered a unique and exciting experience for visitors to enjoy.
“Fu,” “Xiang,” and “Lian” beautifully adorn the Spring Couplets. In addition, a “Good Luck is Coming” dance event was held, with staff from this venue leading visitors in learning the “Good Luck is Coming” dance, extending New Year blessings to the public.
“Fortune” arrives at home—writing the character “Fu” on a calendar. Visitors penned their own unique versions of “Fu,” employing diverse scripts such as pictographic, semi-cursive, cursive, and regular script, thereby showcasing the profound depth and richness of Chinese calligraphy.
“Dragon” Dance and Soaring (Auspiciousness): Handcrafted Paper Dragon Lanterns. As you assemble and craft these handmade paper dragon lanterns, you’ll sense the romantic essence of the dragon totem woven into the very fabric of Chinese heritage.
“Bamboo sounds herald the passing of another year” — an intangible cultural heritage experience featuring bamboo‑woven paintings. Visitors can savor the allure of this traditional art form as colors interweave and patterns crisscross in a harmonious dance of horizontal and vertical lines.
Spring fills the garden, and the fragrance of tulips lingers. This year, the fifth day of the first lunar month happens to fall on February 14—the Western Valentine’s Day—so we’ve crafted handmade tulip bouquets to send you our warmest wishes.
New “Stickiness,” New Vibes: Handmade Clay Painting.
Step-by-step “gao”-boosting DIY plaster dolls for the Year of the Dragon.
“Good fortune arrives, luck follows”—DIY Year of the Dragon good-luck hanging ornament.
II. A Series of Masterpieces from the Four Dreams of Linchuan
From the third to the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, the Simeng Stage in the museum hosts daily public performances of the endangered Xiuhe Gaoqiang opera, “The Four Dreams of Linchuan,” allowing visitors to experience the charm of traditional Chinese opera. Many guests have exclaimed that they simply couldn’t get enough and expressed their desire for more shows.
As a public cultural institution serving the general public, our museum has prepared many exquisite little gifts for visitors. Before the Spring Festival, guests who follow our Douyin and WeChat official accounts can claim a New Year lucky bag, which includes beautifully crafted couplets and paper-cut window decorations. During the holiday, anyone whose name contains the character “dragon,” whose zodiac sign is the dragon, or who happens to be celebrating their birthday can choose a dragon-themed gift to take home; among these, the bright red porcelain mugs are especially popular, while many visitors also opt for U‑shaped pillows or dragon‑shaped plush toys. In addition, visitors can pick up a free wish card at the book café and hang their New Year wishes on the wishing tree by the entrance.
In the Year of the Dragon, Jiachen, our museum has curated the “Dragon Soars in a Prosperous Era: Spring Joint Exhibition,” featuring four distinct displays: “The Dragon Rises over China—A Centennial Museum Joint Exhibition on Chinese Dragon Culture”; “Timeless Elegance in Opera—An Exhibition of Fuzhou’s National-Level Intangible Cultural Heritage”; “Fragrance of Silk and Shadows of Hair—A Visual Guide to Ming‑Dynasty Women’s Fashion Trends”; and “Joys and Sorrows in Paintings—An Exhibition of Qing‑Era Copperplate Engravings of Shakespeare’s Plays.” Spanning everything from dragon culture to Fuzhou’s intangible heritage, from Ming‑dynasty women’s attire to Shakespearean drama, this exhibition bridges East and West, past and present, offering visitors a rich cultural feast. In addition, the “National Cultural Security Awareness Exhibition” will educate the public on issues of cultural security. The joint exhibition will remain on view through March 3; we warmly invite you to visit.
Every day, free scheduled guided tours are offered to visitors, enabling more museum-goers to gain an in-depth understanding of the life of Tang Xianzu, the “Sage of Eastern Opera,” and his theatrical world.
Rabbits leap to bid farewell to the old year, while dragons soar to welcome the new spring. The Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou has once again shared with you a joyous and peaceful Spring Festival. Let us cherish these cherished memories and look forward to reuniting soon!
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