Good News | Our museum’s docent, Yang Yunyun, won the second prize at the 4th Competition for Docents from Social Science Popularization Bases across Provinces, Autonomous Regions, and Municipalities.

This year’s competition, themed “Shouldering the Cultural Mission of the New Era,” brought together 93 outstanding docents from social science popularization bases across 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities nationwide. The event featured three rounds—self‑selected topic presentations, impromptu topic presentations, and a Q&A session with the judges—providing a comprehensive assessment of the contestants’ knowledge, communication skills, and on‑the‑spot adaptability. After fierce competition, the final results awarded 10 first‑place prizes, 16 second‑place prizes, and 20 third‑place prizes.

Yang Yunyun

During the competition, Yang Yunyun, under the title “The Clear Melodies of the Tanban: The Yihuang Opera—A Living Cultural Heritage,” systematically examined the artistic characteristics and historical significance of the Yihuang Opera—often referred to as a “living fossil” of Chinese opera—by tracing its artistic influences and the evolution of its multi‑vocal‑style fusion. Drawing on the Fuzhou Municipal Government’s efforts to safeguard this national intangible cultural heritage and the steadfast dedication of young inheritors, she highlighted how the genre has revitalized itself in contemporary times through public performances, university–local partnerships, and innovative thematic approaches. Her presentation profoundly illuminated the cultural mission carried by intangible cultural heritage through generations of oral transmission, as well as the contemporary relevance of the dynamic, living inheritance of Chinese culture.

As a professional docent with many years of experience in public education, Yang Yunyun has consistently devoted himself to diligent study and rigorous practice, striving to convey the timeless charm of “The Four Dreams of Linchuan” in a more vivid and accessible manner, so that it may transcend time and touch the hearts of an ever‑wider audience. On the stage of this competition, he boldly broke away from conventional presentation styles, centering his approach on “revitalizing Tang Xianzu’s cultural legacy.” In an innovative move, he donned women’s attire, stepping onto the stage in the iconic costume of Du Liniang from “The Peony Pavilion.” That elegant, delicate ensemble, combined with nuanced, expressive body language and emotionally resonant narration, instantly transported the audience into the exquisite poetic world of “What good is fine weather and beautiful scenery? Who can find joy in such moments?” Bringing Tang Xianzu’s classic characters to life on stage, his performance earned unanimous praise from both the judges and the live audience.

This award not only recognizes Yang Yunyun’s professional expertise but also serves as an inspiring boost to our institution, which has for many years been deeply committed to promoting the cultural legacy of Tang Xianzu and advancing public outreach in the social sciences. Taking this honor as a new starting point, we will continue to uphold our mission of “preserving the classics of Chinese opera and popularizing the culture of Master Tang,” cultivating outstanding cultural communicators who meet the needs of the public, and employing innovative and diverse approaches to social science education. In doing so, we will steadily expand the international influence of Tang Xianzu’s cultural heritage, enabling more people to appreciate the profound depth and unique charm of China’s fine traditional culture.

National Level-3 Museum

Chinese Qu Culture Education Base

Chinese Overseas International Culture Exchange Base

On-site Teaching Site of the Jinggangshan Cadre Academy of China

Jiangxi Province Patriotic Education Base

Jiangxi Provincial Base for Popularizing Social Sciences

Jiangxi Province Museum Demonstration Unit for Integrated Development

Jiangxi Province Primary and Secondary School Research-and-Practice Education Base