Lecture Announcement | Tang Xianzu and the Four Dreams of Linchuan: Toward a Global Perspective on Tang Xianzu Studies

Social Sciences Popularization Week Series Event | The Exhibition on Diligence and Integrity Arrives at Fuzhou Vocational and Technical College

As an ancient prefecture in the Jiangyou region, Fuzhou boasts a long history and a profound cultural heritage. It has been home to numerous renowned scholars and eminent statesmen—such as Yan Shu, Wang Anshi, Zeng Gong, and Tang Xianzu—each of whom left behind a rich legacy of spiritual and cultural wealth. To promote the “Cultural Fuzhou: The Vessel of Dreams” brand, enhance the influence of the city’s outstanding cultural traditions, and strengthen collaboration between museums and educational institutions, from October 12 to 13, the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall, the Wang Anshi Memorial Hall, and the Fuzhou Municipal Museum jointly organized a Social Sciences Popularization Week. The event brought a thematic exhibition on diligence and integrity directly to first-year students at Fuzhou Vocational and Technical College, laying a solid foundation for their new campus life and sowing the seeds of a culture of diligence and integrity.

Tang Xianzu’s Story | Setting High Ambitions in Youth

At the age of fourteen, Tang Xianzu entered the county school. The county school was the traditional institution where students prepared for the civil-service examinations; candidates were admitted only after passing the preliminary tongshi examination, which prepared them for higher-level tests. This was called “entering the school” or “enrolling,” and also referred to as ru pan (literally “entering the pond,” a classical metaphor for joining the scholarly community). Students were known as xiangsheng or shengyuan, commonly called xiucai; a xiucai could sit for the juren examination, and a juren could advance to the jinshi examination. In the year before he entered the county school, Tang Xianzu had already begun studying under Mr. Xu Liangfu in the city of Fuzhou and had won his teacher’s esteem.

Tang Xianzu Stories | A Serendipitous Encounter Leads to Honored Guests – Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall, Fuzhou City: A Digital Memorial Hall

In his hometown of Fuzhou, many tales circulate about Tang Xianzu in his youth, each one revealing his wit and extraordinary talent. One such story, well known even to women and children, is that of him dodging the rain. The tale goes:

Mid-Autumn and National Day Holiday | Notice of Opening for the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall

In this season when the sweet fragrance of osmanthus fills the air, we are about to celebrate the 74th anniversary of our motherland. In 2023, National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival fall exceptionally close together,

Major Event Highlights | Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival, National Day Family‑Friendly Creative Show, “The Four Dreams of Linchuan” Opera Performance—Eight Days of Nonstop Festive Fun

Flowers bloom in full, the moon shines bright, and families gather together—what a joyous time in this golden autumn! This year’s Mid-Autumn and National Day holiday spans a full eight days—have you decided where to go yet? To enrich the festive cultural life of both visiting tourists and local residents, and to support the “Cultural Fuzhou: The Ship of Dreams” brand campaign, our museum is presenting a series of special events—come join us! Mooncakes, lanterns, graffiti, plaster dolls… a dazzling array of hands‑on crafts awaits. During the holiday, savor Zixi bread, and enjoy three consecutive nights of performances of the Xiuhe Gaocang rendition of “The Four Dreams of Linchuan.” With nonstop highlights every day of this eight‑day break, there’s something for everyone. If you love museums and are passionate about traditional opera and handmade crafts, or if you’d like to bring your little ones along for a fun parent‑child activity, our festive programs are not to be missed!