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 | When Tang Xianzu’s Culture Meets Childlike Innocence: Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop at Linchuan District Nursery

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2025-06-26

When the elegant splendor of Ming‑dynasty attire meets the innocent eyes of children, and when the meticulous artistry of intangible cultural heritage lacquer fans is brought to life by little hands painting with color, on June 19, the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou brought its exhibition “Fragrance of Clothes, Shadows of Hair—A Visual Guide to Ming‑Dynasty Women’s Fashion Trends” along with a hands‑on lacquer‑fan workshop to the Baoyu Kindergarten (Xiaoqiao Branch) in Linchuan District, launching for the children a journey through time into traditional culture. Let’s take a look back at this event, brimming with childlike charm and poetic beauty! (Photos have been published with parental consent—come find your little one in the pictures!)

I. Fragrances of Silk and Shadows of Hair: A Ming‑Dynasty Aesthetic Classroom Across Time and Space

“Teacher, are the patterns on this skirt embroidered?” “Why were the hats worn by young ladies in ancient times so special?” At the “Fragrance of Clothes, Shadows of Hair” exhibition, children gathered around the display panels featuring Ming‑dynasty costume illustrations, their curious little eyes brimming with longing for those exquisite garments. The docent answered their questions in a delightfully childlike tone, unraveling the mysteries behind Ming‑dynasty women’s jackets and skirts, xiapei sashes, yunjian shoulder ornaments, and other attire.

II. Intangible Cultural Heritage Lacquer Fans: Small Hands Craft a Millennial Artisan’s Spirit

Knowledge of Lacquer Fans

The docent patiently shared knowledge about lacquer fans with the children in class, covering their origins and manufacturing techniques, as well as the revival of traditional culture in contemporary times. The students showed great enthusiasm for this millennia-old craft.

Lacquer Fan Making

During the lacquer‑fan‑making workshop, the children, guided by their teacher, selected plain fans they liked, lined up to apply the lacquer, and then held their fans outside to let them dry. “Teacher, look—my fan has a beautiful butterfly!” “I want to add some gold!” As they completed their creations, their eyes sparkled with delight. With each brightly colored lacquer fan drying in the sunlight, the seeds of intangible cultural heritage quietly took root in their hearts.