Dragon Boat Festival | Notice of Opening for the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall

We’re sure everyone can’t wait to hit the road and enjoy a trip—The Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall is eagerly awaiting your visit! Opening Announcement No. 12

Event Announcement | The “Fragrant Zongzi Leaves, Crafting Dragon Boats” event is waiting for you to join!

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanyang Festival, the Dragon‑Boat Festival, the Double Fifth Festival, or the Tianzhong Festival, is a major folk holiday that combines ancestral rites and worship of the gods, prayers for good fortune and warding off evil, festive celebrations, and culinary traditions. Originating in the veneration of natural celestial phenomena, it evolved from ancient dragon‑worship rituals. During the midsummer days of the fifth lunar month, the seven stars of the Azure Dragon ascend to the central southern sky, occupying the most “righteous and balanced” position of the year—just as the fifth line of the Qian hexagram in the I Ching states: “The flying dragon is in the heavens.” Thus, the Dragon Boat Festival is regarded as an auspicious day when the dragon soars in the sky, and dragon imagery and dragon‑boat culture have remained integral to its enduring heritage. According to legend, Qu Yuan, a poet of the Chu state during the Warring States period, drowned himself in the Miluo River on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month; since then, the festival has also been observed as a commemoration of his sacrifice.

Cultural and Natural Heritage Day | What exactly is this festival?

So what is the “Cultural and Natural Heritage Day”? Originating from Cultural Heritage Day, it falls on the second Saturday of June each year. As one of China’s key themes in cultural development, it reflects the Party and the state’s profound commitment to safeguarding cultural heritage and their strategic vision. Its purpose is to foster a favorable environment for cultural heritage protection, raise public awareness of the importance of preserving cultural heritage, mobilize the entire society to participate in, pay attention to, and protect cultural heritage, and strengthen society-wide consciousness about cultural heritage preservation.

Event Announcement | Colorful Easter Eggs with Childlike Creativity—Celebrating Children’s Day Joyfully

With childlike innocence still intact, “June 1st” is a day to celebrate childhood. Children are the future of our nation and the hope of our people. Creating a nurturing family, supportive social environment, and conducive learning conditions—so that they may grow up healthy, joyful, and happy—has long been a shared goal across the globe. The annual “International Children’s Day,” observed on June 1st, is a special holiday dedicated entirely to children.

Announcement of the Winners of the “Study the Four Dreams, Know Master Tang” Online Quiz Event at the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall

The “Study the Four Dreams, Know Lord Tang” online quiz event held at the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall on International Museum Day, May 18, has now concluded successfully. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all citizens for their enthusiastic participation. The list of winners is announced below:

Highlights | “A Dream in the Garden” — International Museum Day Series Events at the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall

PART 01 “A Dream in the Garden: Museum Night” — Ancient-Style Garden Fair “A Dream in the Garden” — Ancient-Style Garden Fair