Event News | The 9th Session of the “Little Docents – Summer Cultural Classroom” at the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City Has Successfully Concluded.

This graduation ceremony provided a comprehensive showcase of the trainees’ learning achievements and youthful spirit over the past two weeks. At the outset, the museum offered a thorough summary of the outcomes from the two-week summer program. Looking back on the training journey, the curriculum featured systematic instruction centered on core topics such as Tang Xianzu’s operatic heritage, exhibition‑hall interpreting etiquette, and effective communication skills, while also incorporating distinctive modules like intangible cultural heritage crafts and hands-on experiences with traditional opera—balancing knowledge, engagement, and practical application. The museum wholeheartedly commended all participants for their attentive, focused approach throughout the course, their proactive and ambitious attitude, and the steady growth and progress they demonstrated during the program.

At the graduation ceremony, the museum’s leadership extended their congratulations to the young docents who successfully completed this session, emphasizing that Tang Xianzu’s cultural legacy is a treasured regional heritage of Fuzhou, and that young people represent a new generation poised to inherit and promote traditional culture. The “Young Docent” program has provided an excellent platform for youth to engage with traditional culture, showcase their talents, and grow through experience. The leaders encouraged all participants to view this graduation as a fresh starting point, to proactively embrace the mission of cultural dissemination, and to actively share the spirit of Linchuan literature and the beauty of Chinese opera in their daily lives. They also urged the students to keep pushing beyond their limits and to shine brightly as they continue on their journey of personal growth.

Little Docent

The showcase of achievements was a dazzling array of highlights, becoming the star attraction of this graduation ceremony. First to take the stage was a fashion show featuring intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, brimming with traditional Chinese charm. The students, clad in tie-dye garments they had crafted themselves, adorned with opera‑inspired headpieces and holding antique‑style round fans, strode confidently across the runway. Each piece embodied the children’s meticulous craftsmanship and creative ingenuity—whether it was the subtle gradations of texture in the tie‑dye fabrics, the exquisite artistry of the opera headpieces, or the refined elegance of the round fans—perfectly capturing the unique allure of these time‑honored intangible cultural techniques and vividly illustrating the harmonious convergence of youthful energy and traditional Chinese culture.

Showcase of achievements,

Perfectly presented.

Following the intangible cultural heritage fashion show, the individual talent‑show segment kicked off with great enthusiasm. Students took to the stage one after another, showcasing their unique strengths in a dazzling array of performances. Full of energy and confidence, the young performers captivated the audience with their graceful movements, clear voices, and heartfelt expressions, embodying the vibrant spirit of youthful optimism and vitality. Their outstanding displays earned round after round of applause from parents in attendance, vividly highlighting the educational success of this summer’s program.

Commemorative Album

Personal talent

Following the talent showcase, the ceremony moved on to the awards and recognition segment. The institution first presented certificates of excellence to outstanding participants, setting a model for learning and rallying collective momentum. It then handed out completion certificates one by one to all trainees. These modest certificates not only acknowledge the children’s two weeks of diligent study but also serve as a tangible mark of their growth—deepening their cultural understanding and putting the spirit of heritage into practice.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, all the young docents moved to the Yumingtang exhibit area within the museum to participate in a practical showcase. The students quickly assumed their roles as guides, drawing on the exhibits and their acquired knowledge to deliver clear, thoughtful explanations of Tang Xianzu–related cultural stories and the exhibition’s content. Immersed in their tasks, they demonstrated the professional competence and poise expected of young docents, using their youthful voices to carry forward the region’s cultural heritage and vividly bringing to life the outcomes of this summer‑term training program.

Sharing the results.

The two-week, ninth session of the “Little Docents—Summer Cultural Classroom” has concluded successfully. The graduation ceremony marks not an end, but a fresh starting point for cultural heritage. Grounded in Fuzhou’s unique local cultural identity and drawing on the museum’s own cultural resources, this program enabled young participants to deepen their understanding of traditional culture through immersive learning and hands-on experience, while honing their comprehensive skills and cultivating a profound sense of patriotism and national pride. Moving forward, our museum will continue to strengthen its cultural education services for youth, further refine and upgrade the “Little Docents” brand, innovate curriculum formats, and enrich cultural content. We will persistently build a high‑quality platform for young people to inherit cultural classics, showcase their talents, and actively engage in cultural dissemination, ensuring that Linchuan’s thousand‑year literary legacy and Tang Xianzu’s operatic tradition take root in the hearts of the next generation and are passed down from one era to the next.