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The Diligence and Integrity Chapter of Linchuan Culture | Tang Xianzu: A True Gentleman Who Never Tires of Teaching Others

Tang Xianzu (1550–1616), courtesy name Yiren, art name Hai Ruo, was a native of Linchuan in Jiangxi Province and a renowned dramatist and literary figure of the Ming dynasty. Beyond his widely celebrated plays and his career in officialdom, educating and guiding others also constituted an important chapter in his life. While serving as an official in places such as Xuwén and Suichang, Tang Xianzu took great pleasure in personally instructing the students of the county school in the principles of the classics, often engaging them in discussions on moral cultivation and textual interpretation. After retiring from office and withdrawing into seclusion, he devoted himself even more energetically to nurturing younger scholars, supporting the establishment of schools in Linchuan and teaching generations of students, thereby contributing to the transmission of Confucian culture. A Legacy of Upright Conduct: The Tang family, a distinguished scholarly lineage in Linchuan, was known for its integrity and moral rectitude. Tang Xianzu’s grandfather, Tang Mao…

Dragon Boat Festival Season | “Waiting for You” at the Memorial Hall — A Dragon Boat Festival Visit

The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month each year. According to the “Jingchu Sui Shi Ji,” during midsummer, people climb high places to take advantage of the yang energy that rises upward; since the fifth month is midsummer, its first “wu” day happens to be a fine day for ascending heights and embracing the yang. Thus, the fifth day of the fifth lunar month is also known as the “Duanyang Festival.”

5.18 International Museum Day | Fuzhou’s “Three Museums in Concert” Showcases the Power of Museums

Event Preview | On International Museum Day, May 18, come and experience the power of museums!

Public Service Sharing | Tang Xianzu was a calligrapher at the age of 18.