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.

Cultural Relics Collection | Notice on the Collection of Cultural Relics for the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City

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2022-12-06

The Ming‑dynasty dramatist Tang Xianzu is one of the hundred cultural luminaries recognized by UNESCO and a world‑renowned cultural giant, celebrated for his contributions to the promotion of theatrical culture and the preservation of Chinese civilization. To present to the public, in a comprehensive and multifaceted manner, Tang Xianzu’s illustrious life and artistic achievements, the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City hereby launches a public call for the collection of items related to Tang Xianzu, as well as for leads on such materials. We earnestly appeal to all sectors of society for their generous support. Details are announced as follows:

I. Scope of Solicitation:

Work Category

Various rare and valuable editions of Tang Xianzu’s celebrated dramatic masterpieces—the “Four Dreams of Linchuan” (collectively comprising “The Peony Pavilion,” “The Jade Hairpin,” “The Story of the South Tree,” and “The Tale of Handan”)—as well as his early work, “The Purple Flute”;

Original manuscripts or rubbings of Tang Xianzu’s poems and prose, as well as inscriptions from steles;

The scripts and musical scores of the “Four Dreams of Linchuan,” published and printed (or transcribed by hand) in different periods;

Rare and valuable ancient editions from various periods, as well as modern and contemporary editions, related to the poems, prose, and letters of Tang Xianzu;

Literature category

Biographies of Tang Xianzu, critical commentaries on his works, scholarly articles and monographs, analyses of his literary creations, calligraphy and paintings, sculptures, historical photographs, academic journals, promotional materials for academic and performance events, as well as media publications, and more.

Audio-visual category

Video and audio materials, including film and television productions, documentaries, audio recordings, and records of commemorative events, that reflect or are related to Tang Xianzu and his works;

Physical items

Ming‑dynasty scholar’s objects, furniture and vessels, as well as clothing and attire (or replicas);

Performance-related items such as costumes, stage props, and accompanying musical instruments associated with Tang’s plays;

Other categories

Cultural relics, historical materials, and scholarly works related to theatrical activities from different periods;