Work Summary of the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall, Fuzhou City, 2023

In accordance with the work plan formulated at the beginning of 2023 by the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City, the key achievements for 2023 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. In accordance with the 2023 key work plan for Party building, strictly implement the “Three Meetings and One Lesson” system, guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Organize Party members and cadres to carry out in-depth thematic education on studying and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, as well as to thoroughly study the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech during his inspection of Jiangxi Province. Develop schedules for centralized study sessions and individual self-study, specify the main content of learning, clarify the methods and requirements, and conduct centralized study as planned. Ensure that Party members and cadres devote at least one hour per day to self-study, write reflective essays, and engage in specialized study sessions and exchanges. Relate these activities to actual work and job responsibilities, sharing insights and outcomes, articulating thoughts, and proposing concrete measures. Invite leaders from branch libraries to deliver Party lessons and organize screenings of cautionary educational films. Through a combination of individual self-study, leadership-led Party lectures, writing reflective essays, and discussion‑based exchanges, the effectiveness of learning has been further enhanced.
(2) Conduct a variety of Party-member education activities. Organize a thematic Party‑day event at the Fourth Experimental School in Linchuan District to promote the spirit of Lei Feng; mobilize Party members and cadres, together with young volunteers from Tangguan, to carry out public‑service initiatives focused on planting, protecting, and fostering greenery; hold a series of “March 23” cautionary‑education events to reinforce integrity and diligence; stage a red‑themed drama titled “Crimson Azaleas in Qingming—Remembering Martyrs and Inspiring Ourselves”; arrange for participants to watch public lectures on national security education, fully implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important instructions on comprehensively strengthening publicity and education in the field of national security; organize a thematic Party‑day activity under the banner “Comprehensive Learning for All, Great Enhancement of Capabilities”; and conduct specialized study sessions on topics such as “Enhancing Professional Skills and Strengthening a Sense of Ownership” and “Public Lectures on National Security Education.” Through these Party‑member education activities, we have further enhanced the practical effectiveness of theoretical learning, ensuring that theoretical knowledge is deeply internalized and transformed into concrete capabilities for advancing our work, thereby truly putting what we learn into practice and achieving the goal of using theory to guide action.
(3) Conducting work on improving the work style. In conjunction with the “Nine Checks and Nine Rectifications” campaign to rectify the conduct of cadres, we vigorously promote a work ethic characterized by prompt action, bold innovation, and the pursuit of excellence. Taking the implementation of corrective measures and the advancement of business operations as both our starting point and ultimate goal, we consciously integrate the execution of these improvements into our day-to-day work. First, we address issues through targeted rectification. We compile a list of problems, solicit opinions and suggestions widely via suggestion boxes, individual discussions, and investigative research, and systematically identify shortcomings in the leadership team’s performance. For each identified issue, we conduct thorough analysis, formulate specific corrective measures, designate responsible individuals, and break down tasks into detailed steps, ensuring immediate action and sustained follow-up. Second, we foster an ethos of integrity and promote a culture of clean governance. Our institution has developed the course “Linchuan Culture—The Four Fragrances: A Code of Integrity,” produced the video “True Feelings Endure Through the Ages, the Four Fragrances Pass Down to Future Generations,” and established a cultural corridor dedicated to diligence and incorruptibility. By doing so, we highlight the principles of integrity and the spirit of ethical governance embodied in Tang Xianzu’s “Four Fragrances: A Code of Integrity,” offering contemporary interpretations of exemplary works from ancient times that exemplify both diligence and moral probity.
(4) Closely aligned with the central work, we remain committed to delivering tangible benefits to the people. First, we launched the “Party Members and Cadres Go to the Grassroots” campaign. We delivered daily necessities to 18 elderly and frail households in Jifang Village, and through on-site visits further strengthened party members’ and cadres’ sense of service, enhanced policy outreach, and helped residents feel a greater sense of gain and happiness, thereby contributing to rural revitalization. We also conduct regular visits to comfort veteran party members and organize “Bringing Learning to Their Doorsteps” activities. Second, we established a reading corner in the library, stocking over 400 titles—including books related to the thematic education on studying and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era—so that visitors and tourists can make full use of this space for independent study. Third, we organized party members and cadres to participate in various volunteer initiatives. These included public‑interest campaigns to plant, protect, and promote greenery; free bread distribution at our museum during National Day holidays; ongoing implementation of the “dual registration and dual reporting” mechanism for serving in communities; as well as volunteer efforts such as promoting civilized city‑building and health‑consolidation, disseminating related advocacy materials, removing illegal advertisements, clearing debris from public areas, guiding against unauthorized street vending, and carrying out city‑wide cleaning campaigns. Fourth, we undertook 16 livelihood‑related projects. Fully leveraging the memorial hall’s role as an important platform and window for showcasing and upholding both national and contemporary spirit, we have translated learning into concrete actions. Closely integrating these efforts with our core functions, we launched the “Four‑Entry” initiative—entering schools, communities, military camps, and grassroots levels—while conducting social‑education activities to expand our outreach and influence, thus advancing the creative transformation and innovative development of China’s fine traditional culture with a strong sense of historical responsibility.
II. Host exhibitions of various formats and carry out diverse public‑benefit promotional activities.
(1) A total of [number] events were held throughout the year. 38 touring exhibitions They visited Fuzhou No. 2 Experimental School, Linchuan District’s No. 9 Primary School, commercial districts, cultural plazas, the Tang Xianzu Bookstore, and the Wenchangli Historical and Cultural Block, among other sites. Among these, seven newly designed traveling exhibitions were being showcased for the first time, including “Appreciation of Ancient Integrity Couplets: The Chapter on Loving the People,” “Good Fortune with the Rabbit—A New Year Folk Customs Exhibition,” “Be a Seed of Lei Feng’s Spirit,” “Joys and Sorrows in Paintings—An Exhibition of Qing‑Dynasty Copperplate Prints of Shakespeare’s Plays,” “Fragrance of Clothes, Shadows of Hair—A Visual Guide to Women’s Fashion Trends in the Ming Dynasty,” “Skillfully Recreating the Flying Rainbow—Ancient Bridges of Fuzhou,” and “Appreciation of Ancient Integrity Couplets: The Chapter on Reading.”
(2) A total of ... was conducted throughout the year. Four interlibrary exchanges From January 1 to February 28, 2023, the exhibition “Radiant Splendor: Treasures of the Ming Dynasty’s Yifan Princely Clan” was held at the Zhangzhou City Museum in Fujian Province. On March 15, Lei Feng Day, the Fuzhou Municipal Veterans Volunteer Service Team brought a collection of illustrated storybooks about Lei Feng to our museum for an exchange and display. Starting November 16, the exchange exhibition “Tang Xianzu, the Sage of Eastern Opera” was presented at the Dayu County Museum in Ganzhou City. From November 18 to December 26, the exhibition “Carrying Forward the Red Legacy, Inheriting the Red Gene: A Commemorative Exhibition of Red Coins Marking the 130th Anniversary of Comrade Mao Zedong’s Birth” was on view at the Linchuan District Museum.
(3) Completed throughout the year Two Temporary Exhibition Curatorial Plans To highlight Tang Xianzu’s artistic achievements and life journey, the “Tang Xianzu: The Sage of Eastern Opera” exchange exhibition was curated and has been on display in Dayu, Ganzhou, since November 16. Meanwhile, drawing on the collections of private collectors, the “Carrying Forward the Red Legacy, Inheriting the Red Gene—A Red Coin Exhibition Commemorating the 130th Anniversary of Comrade Mao Zedong’s Birth” opened at the Linchuan District Museum on November 18.
(4) A total of [number] were published throughout the year. 10 Online Exhibitions Our museum has leveraged its WeChat official account to present ten online exhibitions, including “Good Fortune with Rabbits—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 Purple 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 Nancha,’” “All the World Is Driven by Love—Poetry Born of Passion—An Appreciation of Tang Xianzu’s Poems,” “Appreciation of Ancient Anti-Corruption Couplets: The Chapter on Loving the People,” “Joy and Sorrow in Paintings—An Exhibition of Qing‑Dynasty Copperplate Engravings of Shakespeare’s Plays,” and “Fragrance of Clothes, Shadows of Hair—A Visual Guide to Women’s Fashion Trends in the Ming Dynasty.” These exhibitions have further expanded the scope of our museum’s public cultural services.
(5) Conduct activities during major holiday events. 55 social education activities During the New Year, a community‑education event titled “Welcoming Blessings with Joy” was held, featuring calligraphy of the character “Fu.” Spring cultural programs benefiting the public brought activities to commercial districts and cultural plazas. For the Spring Festival, events such as “Crafting with Skill to Usher in the New Year—Jade Rabbits Greet Spring with Rich Festive Spirit” were organized. On Lantern Festival, the “Joyful Celebrations of Lanterns” event took place, while a “Culture Enters Every Home” outreach program was hosted at the Tang Xianzu Bookstore. On March 15, Lei Feng Day, a themed educational campaign titled “Be a Seed of the Lei Feng Spirit” was conducted. Labor Day featured the “Spring Breeze Carries My Heart—Kites Convey Sentiments” series of activities; International Museum Day on May 18 was marked by a range of related events; Children’s Day offered a delightful egg‑painting activity called “Wonderful Hearts, Playful Colors”; the Dragon Boat Festival saw the “Fragrant Zongzi Leaves, Crafting Dragon Boats” event; summer brought the “Little Docents” program; and on August 1, Army Day, efforts were made to carry forward the red legacy and the spirit of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army. Additionally, a “Seven‑Starry Night: Handcrafted Fans for Lucky Charms” event was held on Qixi Festival, alongside a Hanfu garden‑party celebrating the Autumn Equinox. The Mid‑Autumn Festival featured the “A Date with the Bright Moon, Sharing Splendor Together” event, and a series of themed activities was staged to mark National Day. Through these social education and publicity initiatives, a vibrant atmosphere has been fostered, celebrating China’s outstanding traditional culture and its rich cultural heritage.
(6) Strengthen collaboration between museums and schools, and carry out… 11 school outreach events and 66 in‑museum educational programs On March 1, we visited the Fourth Experimental School of Linchuan District; on March 2, the Second Experimental School of Fuzhou City; on March 24, the Ninth Primary School of Linchuan District; on March 27, also the Ninth Primary School of Linchuan District; and on March 29, again the Ninth Primary School of Linchuan District. On May 23, we conducted intangible cultural heritage–related educational outreach at the Second Experimental School of the High-tech Zone, and on September 8, we delivered an ICH‑related lecture at the Fourth Experimental School of Linchuan District. On September 19, October 12, and October 13, we visited Fuzhou Vocational and Technical College; and on October 24, we organized a social sciences popularization week event at the Sixteenth Primary School of Linchuan District.
(7) Leveraging self-media for cultural promotion. We have institutionalized WeChat official account outreach, maintaining monthly updates and having published content throughout the year. Over 200 items WeChat articles cover festival events, public service announcements, scenic‑spot highlights, and more. Content is updated simultaneously on Douyin and the official website, with regular maintenance. By publishing and repurposing information about Tang Xianzu’s cultural legacy on the official website and via WeChat, we have effectively promoted his cultural heritage.
III. Strengthen collection management and carry out collection acquisition activities in an orderly manner.
Our museum places preventive conservation at the forefront, implementing a series of preventive conservation projects for our collection. We have undertaken renovations to our storage facilities, further enhancing their infrastructure to ensure that cultural relics are housed in optimal conditions, thereby strengthening our capacity for their safekeeping and management and making the protection of our collections more systematic and comprehensive.
Submit a restoration project proposal for the museum’s existing calligraphy, paintings, and other cultural relics.
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 provided guided tours and visitor services. Over 468 sessions This includes hosting important official delegations—such as central leading cadres, representatives from the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Party School of the CPC Central Committee, the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the China Association for Science and Technology, experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Jiangxi Provincial Association for Science and Technology, and the Organization Department of the Jiangxi Provincial Party Committee—as well as welcoming study‑tour groups from across the country and handling routine individual visitors. The docents deliver clear, engaging explanations of the rich cultural heritage of Tang Xianzu, bringing otherwise dry subject matter to life and earning unanimous praise. In doing so, they provide high‑quality cultural tourism services to study‑tour groups, tour operator‑organized visitor parties, and independent travelers.
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.
Participation in professional knowledge and skills training: attended the Jiangxi Province Cultural Heritage and Museum Leadership Training Program at Peking University; participated in the 2023 National Comprehensive Training Course on Museum Operations; attended the 2023 Provincial Training Course for Cultural Heritage and Museum Management Personnel; completed the “Indicators and Methods of Museum Evaluation” training course organized by the Jiangxi Provincial Museum; and took part in a specialized training program in Fuzhou City aimed at enhancing the integration of culture and tourism.
Annual routine fire safety training, fire drills, financial training, and more.
VI. Strive for Outstanding Achievements and Earn Honors
Our museum has been recognized with the second batch of provincial-level exemplary youth education programs for museums and has been designated as a Jiangxi Province Base for Cross-Strait Exchanges.
Cheng Lin was awarded an honorable mention in the Jiangxi Outstanding Traditional Culture Interpretation Competition; He Tiantian and Jiang Siqi won second prize in the Fuzhou Cultural Tourism Interpretation Competition; and Cheng Lin took third prize in the Fuzhou Cultural Tourism Interpretation Competition.
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.