Event Recap | The Elegance of Opera and the Charm of Cloud Shoulder: Cultural Heritage Preservation Touches Hearts

The hands-on intangible cultural heritage experience was the highlight of this event. On that morning, the “Opera‑Inspired Cloud Shoulder: Pearl‑Inlaid Linchuan” cloud shoulder–style pearl‑patchwork workshop kicked off with great enthusiasm at the visitor service center on the first floor of Yuming Hall. The cloud shoulder is a quintessential element of traditional opera costumes and Hanfu culture, renowned for its intricate patterns and auspicious symbolism, and closely linked to the costume traditions of Tang Xianzu’s “Four Dreams of Linchuan.” At the venue, order reigned as participants focused intently, meticulously assembling their pieces, and, through active participation, came to appreciate the aesthetic depth of traditional attire while immersing themselves in the joy of this intangible cultural‑heritage craft. This engaging format has ensured the living transmission of both opera and traditional costume cultures, earning unanimous praise from attendees.

The concurrent special exhibition on the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Protection of Cultural Relics has been open to the public since June 5 at the square in front of Yuming Hall, with the exhibition running through June 30. Presented in a clear, accessible format featuring both text and visuals, the exhibit systematically addresses issues of broad public interest—such as the definition and classification of cultural relics, ownership, protection standards, and the repatriation of stolen cultural property. Our museum aims to promote the principles of cultural heritage protection in a straightforward, easy-to-understand manner, integrate knowledge of cultural relic preservation into everyday life, and foster a societal climate in which everyone works together to safeguard our cultural heritage.

To deepen government transparency and strengthen the bond between the government and the public, the Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism, taking advantage of this year’s Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, hosted a symposium on the 2026 “Government Open Day” at our museum on the morning of June 13. Representatives from the Municipal People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, along with enthusiastic citizens, were invited to participate in this event. At the meeting, the staff members provided detailed… The briefing outlined the city’s cultural and tourism initiatives, provided an update on the preparation of the 15th Five-Year Plan for the cultural and tourism sectors, highlighted the distinctive achievements of the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall, and reviewed progress in intangible cultural heritage (ICH) preservation. It also addressed key issues of public concern, solicited feedback, and broadly sought the views and recommendations of residents on advancing ICH protection and development in our city. Attendees spoke freely, drawing on their own observations and experiences to offer constructive suggestions on the protection, transmission, and promotion of Fuzhou City’s intangible cultural heritage. This symposium forged an effective communication channel, enabling the public to gain a deeper understanding of the work carried out by cultural‑heritage institutions and the culture‑and‑tourism authorities, while also gathering valuable grassroots insights to support the high‑quality development of Fuzhou’s intangible cultural heritage initiatives, thereby helping to build a government that is open, transparent, and service‑oriented.