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:

Event Recap | The Moon Shines with Tender Affection, the Red Flag Speaks with Earnest Words: A Splendid Review of the Tangguan Double‑Festival Celebrations

Floral splendor adorns the golden autumn, as lanterns light up and colorful decorations bring festive cheer. During this year’s eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival–National Day holiday, to bolster the “Cultural Fuzhou: A Vessel of Dreams” brand and fulfill our museum’s mission as a cultural and heritage institution, we meticulously planned and successfully staged a series of cultural events—ranging from lantern‑making under the moonlight and the “Children’s Hearts Paint the Motherland” National Day parent‑child creative show to intangible cultural heritage workshops, a public performance of the endangered Xiuhe Gaoqiang opera based on “The Four Dreams of Linchuan,” and themed exhibitions. Each day offered something new, with highlights every step of the way, while visitors were invited to sample Zixi bread free of charge, savoring the flavors of Fuzhou and earning widespread acclaim.

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!

Event Information: The “Yu Ming Xin Xiang” Tang Xianzu Culture “Four-Pronged Outreach” Initiative Arrives at the High-tech Zone Fire and Rescue Brigade

To implement the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping on supporting the military and families of service members in the new era, and to fully leverage the memorial hall’s roles in social service and cultural dissemination, our institution visited the High-tech Zone Fire and Rescue Detachment on September 20 to conduct public education activities.

Event Information | A Joint Exhibition by Three Museums Arrives at Fuzhou Vocational and Technical College

Fuzhou boasts a long and illustrious history of urban development and has been home to many renowned scholars and eminent statesmen, including Yan Shu, Wang Anshi, Zeng Gong, and Tang Xianzu, endowing it with a profoundly rich cultural heritage. To promote the “Cultural Fuzhou: The Vessel of Dreams” brand, celebrate the region’s outstanding cultural traditions, and fully leverage the educational and outreach roles of museums and memorial halls, while strengthening collaboration between cultural institutions and schools, on September 19, the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall, the Wang Anshi Memorial Hall, and the Fuzhou City Museum jointly visited Fuzhou Vocational and Technical College to bring exhibitions onto campus.