Work Summary of the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall, Fuzhou City, 2024

In accordance with the work plan formulated at the beginning of 2024 by the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City, the key achievements for 2024 are summarized as follows:
I. Strengthen team building and ensure solid progress in the development of the Party branch’s organizational structure.
(1) Strengthen the study of theoretical knowledge. The Party has rigorously implemented systems such as the “Three Meetings and One Lesson,” themed Party days, the “First Topic” system, and organizational life meetings. A total of 10 plenary Party member meetings, 25 branch committee meetings, and 5 Party‑lesson lectures delivered by the branch secretary were held. Intensive training sessions and discussion‑exchange activities on the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee were conducted among all Party members and cadres. Deepening study of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the spirit of the Third Plenary Session has been regarded as an important means of strengthening Party character and enhancing ideological and moral cultivation. Education on Party character, style, and discipline has been integrated into every aspect and throughout the entire process of the memorial hall’s work and team building, thereby fully leveraging the vital role of Party organizations in the education and development of Party members.
(2) Conduct a variety of themed Party Day activities. A series of Party‑day activities under the theme “As Party Members, We Ensure Safety” was carried out. These included a safety‑related quiz with prizes held at the Integrity Culture Square; specialized training on emergency response drills for all Party members, employees, and visitors; outreach to schools for red‑education talks titled “Carrying Forward the Lei Feng Spirit and Striving to Be Pioneers of Our Times” and “Reflecting on the Red Spirit and Cultivating Patriotic Sentiments”; a Party‑day event themed “Promoting Low‑Carbon, Eco‑Friendly Practices to Support Left‑Behind Children”; a practical Party‑day activity on the theme “Leading the Way in Resource Recycling and Environmental Protection”; and, on the Double Ninth Festival, a visit to Jifang Village in Dongxiang to extend condolences and support to households receiving the Five Guarantees.
(3) Carry out work on improving conduct and style. First, we carried out Party‑discipline study and education. We formulated a detailed work plan, clearly defining the content, timelines, and requirements of the study. Employing a variety of methods—including centralized sessions, self‑study, and thematic seminars—we conducted in-depth study of the newly revised Regulations on Disciplinary Actions of the Communist Party of China and relevant interpretive articles published by central media. We also delivered study materials directly to retired Party members who have difficulty traveling. In addition, we organized all 10 Party members and prospective Party members to take part in a Party‑discipline examination administered by the Bureau’s Discipline Inspection Group; all participants passed, thereby boosting the enthusiasm of Party cadres for learning. Second, we strengthened day-to-day management of Party members and cadres. We had them sign public commitments to purify their social, personal, and friendship circles. In conjunction with the “Ganpo Pioneers of the New Era” selection and learning campaign, we launched a comprehensive initiative to enhance performance and achievements under this theme. All Party members and leading cadres reviewed their commitment‑fulfillment records and negative‑prohibition lists, and voluntarily set forth a number of annual commitments aligned with these lists, thus encouraging Party members to actively implement their pledges. Third, we undertook a focused campaign to address misconduct and corruption issues affecting the general public. We established complaint boxes and encouraged the public to actively participate in oversight and reporting, fostering a positive public‑opinion environment.
(4) Organize a diverse range of volunteer service activities for Party members. First, we organized a team of volunteer Party members to go into enterprises, communities, and schools, carrying out volunteer activities such as promoting workplace safety, clearing snow and ice, unblocking roads, and improving the urban–rural environment.
Second, we have optimized the library’s basic support facilities and enhanced service quality: upgraded the drinking water system by adding more chilled-water outlets; stocked a full range of heat‑stroke prevention and first‑aid supplies; and expanded the book café with over 700 new titles.
II. Host exhibitions of various formats and carry out diverse public‑benefit promotional activities.
(1) A total of 35 traveling exhibitions were held throughout the year. A series of distinctive exhibitions have been held at Donghua University of Technology, the Second Primary School in the High-tech Zone, Jinsa Community, the Linchuan District Professional Fire Brigade, the Linggufeng Scenic Area, and the Pudong Development Rural Bank, among other venues. The “Five-Entry” publicity campaign for Tang Xianzu culture was successfully completed.
(2) A total of 11 interlibrary exchanges were conducted throughout the year. The museum’s curated international exchange exhibition, “Tang Xianzu, the Sage of Eastern Opera,” was presented at the Dayu County Museum in January, at the Jiexiu City Museum from March to May, at the Huaibei City Museum from April to May, at the Jieshou City Museum from April to June, at the Fuyang City Museum from May to September, at the Guangchang County Museum from June to September, at the Zixi County Museum from August to September, and at the Suzhou City Museum from October to November. In addition, the exhibitions “Brocade of Heavenly Splendor: A Display of Documents and Artistic Interpretations of Mao Zedong’s Poems” were held at the Linchuan District Museum from January to February, and “Shimmering Radiance: Treasures of the Ming Dynasty’s Yifan Princely Family” was shown at the Quanzhou Museum from January to March and at the Jiujiang City Museum from March to May.
(3) A total of 11 online exhibitions were on long-term display throughout the year. During the Spring Festival, our museum leveraged its WeChat official account to present the new exhibition “The Dragon Rises over China: A Joint Exhibition of Chinese Dragon Culture Across 100 Museums.” In addition, our website has been hosting, on a permanent basis, ten online exhibitions, including “Encountering the Rabbit Brings Auspiciousness: A New Year Folklore Exhibition,” “Tang Xianzu, the Sage of Eastern Opera,” “Love, Deep and Unwavering: An Appreciation of the Lyrics from ‘The Peony Pavilion,’” “Where in This World Can One Express Longing? An Appreciation of the Lyrics from ‘The Jade Hairpin,’” “Family Precepts and Traditions of Fuzhou,” “The East Wind Blows Dreams—When Will We Awaken? An Appreciation of the Lyrics from ‘The Story of the South Tree,’” “All the World Is Driven by Love, and Love Gives Rise to Poetry: An Appreciation of Tang Xianzu’s Poems,” “Appreciation of Ancient Anti-Corruption Couplets: The Chapter on Loving the People,” “Joy and Sorrow in Paintings: A Qing‑Dynasty Copperplate Print Exhibition of Shakespeare’s Plays,” and “Fragrance of Clothes, Shadows of Hair: A Visual Guide to Women’s Fashion Trends in the Ming Dynasty,” thereby further expanding the scope of our museum’s public cultural services.
(5) A total of 105 social education activities were conducted throughout the year.
1. A total of 45 events were held in conjunction with major holiday occasions: These include the “Dragon Soars at the Start of the Year, All Things Begin Anew” series of public‑benefit events for the Year of the Dragon; the “I Carry Forward the Lei Feng Spirit, Striving to Be a Pioneer of Our Times” month‑long campaign of education and outreach; the “Cultural Fuzhou, Vessel of Dreams” cultural‑tourism promotion; the Fuzhou Tea‑Tasting and Reading Club’s “Time Tastes Like This” tea‑related activities marking World Book Day on April 23; the “A Beautiful Life, Created Through Labor” May Day series of events; community‑based educational programs for International Museum Day on May 18, themed “Museums Empowering Education and Research”; as well as the “Reflecting on the Red Spirit, Cultivating Patriotic Sentiment” red‑culture publicity initiative; explorations of the beauty of traditional opera—featuring a children’s poetry garden fair and a public‑interest performance of the endangered Xiuhe Gaoqiang opera, “The Four Dreams of Linchuan”; the “Happy Growth, Soaring Childhood Hearts—‘Only Those Who Strive Can Win’” series of activities for Children’s Day on June 1; the “Protecting Cultural Heritage, Passing Down Civilization—Mortise‑and‑Tenon Building Blocks” event held on Cultural Heritage Day; the “Children’s Hearts Turn to the Party, Welcoming July 1” program; the “As the Moon Sets, Fragrance Fills the World—Affection Gathered in the Garden of Jade Tea” Mid‑Autumn Festival celebration; and the “Hearts United with China’s Red Pride, Tea Remembers Patriotic Sentiment” National Day festivities. Through these social‑education and publicity initiatives, the fine traditions of Chinese culture have been celebrated and promoted.
2. A total of 16 sessions were held as part of the “Yuequ Yumingtang” series of reading activities: The themes include the Qingming Festival Storytelling Session, the “Encountering Spring” Storytelling Session, the Mother’s Day Storytelling Session, the Imagination and Logical Thinking Storytelling Session “The Magical Candy Store,” a Dragon Boat Festival–themed story session, the Mind Map Storytelling Session “The Magical Umbrella Shop,” the July 1st–themed story session “Little Soldier Zhang Ga,” “The Clever Monk Ikkyu,” the August 1st–themed story session “The Story of Lei Feng,” “Owl Ooh-Ooh-Hoo,” “Five Ugly Monsters,” the Teacher’s Day–themed story sessions “The Dot,” “Grandpa Will Surely Find a Way,” “I’m Number One,” “A Chameleon Made from Puzzles,” and “Animals’ Takeout.” “Reading Fun at Yuming Hall” is a brand-new series of events launched by our library this year, widely praised and deeply loved by parents and children alike.
3. The “Hundred Museums, Thousand Schools” 2024 Tang Xianzu Cultural Outreach Program on Campus comprises a total of 18 sessions: Our institution has established cooperative partnerships with numerous schools, achieving resource sharing and complementary strengths. We have specially designed a series of lectures for students, including the “Intangible Cultural Heritage Lecture Series,” the “Red Culture Lecture Series,” the “Tang Xianzu Culture Classroom,” and the “Fuzhou Culture” series. These lectures have been delivered at Quanzhou Liming Vocational University, Quanzhou Huaqiao University, Sanming Shanghecheng Primary School, Sanming No. 8 Middle School, High-tech Zone Experimental School, Fuzhou Vocational and Technical College, East China University of Technology, Gaoxin No. 2 Primary School, Linchuan No. 9 Primary School, and Zixi County No. 1 Primary School, totaling 18 distinctive sessions. During these lectures, we have also organized interactive activities such as opera performances and facial‑mask painting, enabling students to personally experience the charm of traditional culture. The lecture content has been rich and varied, encompassing… Tang Xianzu Cultural Classroom Introducing the culture of Tang Xianzu and the educational outreach activities themed “Museums Empowering Education and Research” for International Museum Day on May 18. Red Culture Lecture Series “Carrying Forward the Spirit of Lei Feng: Striving to Be Young Pioneers of Our Times” educational lecture; “Remembering Revolutionary Martyrs and Continuing the Red Legacy” educational outreach; “Reflecting on the Red Spirit and Cultivating Patriotic Sentiments” red‑culture publicity campaign. Intangible Cultural Heritage Lecture Series “Traditional Culture on Campus—Carrying Forward the Rich Heritage of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Building Dreams for Fuzhou’s Culture,” “Opera Music and Melody,” “Opera Headpieces,” and the lecture series “Intangible Cultural Heritage Treasures: Passing Down the Legacy”; In the Fuzhou Cultural Promotion Event The “Cultural Fuzhou, Vessel of Dreams” cultural tourism promotion event and the “Talents Come to Fuzhou—Comprehensive Support Services” outreach campaign.
4. We launched the “Four-Entry” initiative, conducting a total of 24 public education events in communities, enterprises, scenic areas, fire stations, and other venues. The “Tang Xianzu Cultural Classroom” and the series of red‑storytelling events, themed “Reflecting on the Red Spirit and Cultivating Patriotic Sentiment,” have been brought to the Linchuan District Fire Department. They have also made their way into communities across Fuzhou City, the Linggufeng Scenic Area, China Property Insurance, and Pudong Development Rural Bank, where they have shared insights into Tang Xianzu’s life and his remarkable contributions to drama.
5. Organized one “Museum Night” public‑benefit event. To promote the “Cultural Fuzhou: The Vessel of Dreams” brand, enrich the public’s nighttime cultural life, and fully leverage the memorial hall’s role as a cultural gateway and its service functions, our institution has curated an array of exciting “Museum Night” events throughout September. These include free screenings of traditional opera and films, opportunities to savor the sounds of the qin and appreciate floral art, as well as complimentary evening guided tours led by young volunteer docents.
(7) Leveraging self-media for cultural promotion. The WeChat official account and the official website jointly published nearly… throughout the year. 400 articles Information includes online exhibitions, event announcements, exhibition hall updates, and promotional content on Tang Xianzu’s cultural legacy. The number of followers has increased by nearly one thousand.
III. Strengthen collection management and carry out collection acquisition activities in an orderly manner.
The museum’s cultural relic restoration project has been completed, with restoration work carried out on the calligraphy, paintings, and other artifacts currently in our collection.
Carry out routine organization and conservation of all types of collections, ensuring clear inventory records, accurate authentication, detailed cataloging, proper storage, and convenient access; promptly submit the required reports on cultural relics to the Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau; and conduct ongoing efforts to collect cultural relics.
IV. Emphasize Interpretation and Reception Services to Enhance the Quality of Guided Tours and Visitor Services
Throughout the year, our museum has welcomed visitors. 164,000 person-times , providing guided tour and reception services in total 566 matches This includes hosting important official delegations from the China International Publishing Group, the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Central Supervision Team, the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, the National Peking Opera Company, the Publicity Department of the Provincial Party Committee, the Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and other key institutions; as well as welcoming study-travel groups from across the country and handling daily walk-in visitors, thereby providing high-quality cultural tourism services to visiting tourists.
V. Attach great importance to talent development and enhance the professional competence of employees.
In accordance with the practical work requirements of our institution, we have actively carried out professional skills training for cadres and employees.
1. From May 15 to 17, two staff members from our museum participated in the provincial training program for core docents at patriotic education bases. The training covered the following topics: “Examining Jiangxi’s Red History Through the Spirit of the Founding of the Communist Party,” “Best Practices in Guided Tours and Visitor Services,” “How Docents Can Effectively Tell Stories at Patriotic Education Sites,” and “The Power of Beauty: A Personal Perspective on Innovative Approaches to Museum Exhibitions.”
2. From June 2 to 7, one person was organized to attend the Jiangxi Province Training Program for Cadres Working on Taiwan Affairs.
3. From September 11 to 14, one staff member from our institution traveled to Le’an, Fuzhou, to attend the 2024 Provincial Training Workshop on Grassroots Social Science Federation Operations. In addition, we conduct regular annual training sessions on fire safety, fire drills, and financial management.
4. From November 14 to November 19, two staff members from our museum participated in the Nanchang City “Gold Medal Guide Training” program.
5. From November 14 to November 16, two staff members from our museum attended the National Museum Fire Safety Management Training.
VI. Strive for Outstanding Achievements and Earn Honors
1. On August 8, 2024, our museum’s docents, Cheng Lin and Jiang Siqi, participated in the city-wide Red Story Telling Competition hosted by the Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism. In the end, Cheng Lin was awarded second prize, and Jiang Siqi received third prize.
2. From September 3 to 5, at the Jiangxi Province Red Story Telling Competition, Cheng Lin won the Excellence Award in the Volunteer Category.
3. On September 4–6, docent Deng Lin traveled to Ganzhou to participate in the 2024 Jiangxi Province Outstanding Traditional Culture Interpretation Competition, where she won third prize.
4. On September 20, Jiang Yuanping from our institution participated in the second city-wide grassroots theoretical micro‑lecture competition, “Ideological Resonance in Fuzhou,” hosted by the Publicity Department of the CPC Fuzhou Municipal Committee, and was awarded third prize.
VII. Daily Work
Actively engage in cultural relic acquisition, workplace safety management, human resources administration, financial management, the development of cultural and creative products, regular public‑interest outreach, and the efficient execution of day‑to‑day operational tasks.