National Day Highlights | Guided tours go viral, and an immersive encounter with the romance of “dreams”!

Inside the museum, a group of “little docents” in volunteer vests has become the cutest sight. Though still young, they can fluently recount Tang Xianzu’s life, interpret opera stories through a child’s innocent perspective, and lend their tender voices to the promotion of traditional culture—winning warm applause from visitors.

The docents’ attire is nothing short of eye-catching: the female guides don traditional Ming‑dynasty hanfu—wide sleeves that flow like celestial clouds, with elegantly patterned designs—so that as they move through the exhibition hall, they seem to step straight out of a painted scroll, creating an exceptionally romantic atmosphere. Meanwhile, the male docents break with convention, donning the iconic costume of Du Liniang; with their flowing water sleeves, they bring to life the tender, graceful spirit of this operatic character. Upon making their appearance, they are immediately surrounded by visitors, becoming a must‑photograph highlight and a symbol of the experience.

Happy National Day!

To ensure that visitors of all ages can “appreciate” the classics, our museum’s education team tailors its presentations to engage different audiences: for children, docents pose playful questions like “What instruments are featured in Kunqu opera?” while using the exhibition hall’s audio‑visual and lighting effects to provide vivid demonstrations; with teenagers, the focus shifts to exploring the fusion of traditional opera and contemporary art, sparking creative thinking; and for older visitors, detailed explanations illuminate the historical context and literary sensibilities behind the plots, evoking a sense of shared resonance with bygone eras.

This year’s National Day holiday has temporarily come to a close, but our enthusiasm for serving visitors remains undiminished! We warmly welcome guests from all corners to the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou, where you can savor the refined elegance of traditional opera through our distinctive guided tours and encounter the romance and heartfelt emotions that have endured across more than four centuries, as brought to life by Tang Xianzu.