Tang Xianzu Stories | The Two Prodigies, Shuai Bo and Tang Cong

Tang Xianzu was a celebrated child prodigy in his hometown, yet there was another who rivaled him in literary talent—his fellow townsman, Shuai Ji. The two remained lifelong close friends, leaving behind many cherished tales of their friendship.

Social Sciences Popularization Week Series Event | A Joint Exhibition by Three Institutions Arrives at Linchuan District No. 16 Primary School

The popularization of the social sciences is an important means of disseminating social science knowledge, promoting scientific thinking and methods, enhancing citizens’ social science literacy and moral character, fostering and practicing the core socialist values, and advancing well-rounded human development while elevating the level of social civilization.

The Twenty-Four Solar Terms at the Soup House | Frost’s Descent: The air grows crisp and still, and dew freezes into frost.

Every year, from October 23 to 24, when the Sun reaches a celestial longitude of 210°, the solar term “Frost’s Descent” arrives. Frost’s Descent is the eighteenth of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms. As noted in the “Collection of Explanations for the Seventy-Two Hou of the Monthly Ordinances”: “In the middle of the ninth month, the air grows crisp and condenses, and the dew freezes into frost.” At this time, white frost has already appeared across the Yellow River basin, and over vast fertile fields, silver‑white ice crystals glisten in the sunlight; meanwhile, tree leaves turn yellow, wither, and fall. The ancient text “Interpretation of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms” states: “As the air grows crisp, frost descends, and yin begins to condense.” Thus, “Frost’s Descent” signifies that the weather is gradually growing colder and that frost is beginning to form.

Today is Double Ninth Festival | How much do you know about the traditions of the Double Ninth Festival?

The Double Ninth Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. In ancient times, on this day, families would gather together and climb high to enjoy the distant views. Today, let us step into the spirit of the Double Ninth Festival—

Event Information | Professor Zou Zizhen’s Research and Publications, along with a Historical Materials Donation Ceremony and Academic Lecture, Were Successfully Held at Our Institution

On the morning of October 17, 2023, a thematic lecture titled “Tang Xianzu and the Four Dreams of Linchuan: Tang Xianzu Studies on the World Stage,” jointly organized by the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou, the Fuzhou City Museum, and the Wang Anshi Memorial Hall, was successfully held at Qingyuan Tower of the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall. The lecture was honored to welcome Zou Zizhen, a member of the Fujian Provincial Institute of Literature and History, deputy director of the Institute of Literature and History, and professor at the School of Humanities of Minjiang College, as the keynote speaker. Professor Zou is widely erudite and prolific, having published nearly thirty scholarly works, including “A Comprehensive Study of Tang Xianzu,” “Commentary on The Peony Pavilion,” and “An In-depth Exploration of Tang Xianzu and Ming–Qing Literature,” as well as more than three hundred academic papers. His edited series, “The Complete Collection of Tang Xianzu’s Dramas” (annotated edition, five volumes), along with other research publications, has received provincial-level awards for outstanding achievements. He spent over twenty years teaching and mentoring in Fuzhou, regarding the city as his second hometown.

Notice: Temporary Closure of the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City

Dear visitors: Due to maintenance of facilities and equipment at the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City, the museum will be temporarily closed for half a day from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on October 20, 2023. It will reopen as usual from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with admission ending at 4:30 p.m.