Record of the Tang Xianzu Cultural Communication Symposium and the “Du Liniang’s Homecoming to Visit Relatives” Gala

Telling the World the Story of “Tang Studies” — A Report on the Tang Xianzu Cultural Communication Symposium and the “Du Liniang’s Homecoming to Visit Her Relatives” Gala In 2016, it marked the 400th anniversary of the passing of the renowned Chinese dramatist Tang Xianzu. To commemorate this literary giant, Tang Xianzu’s hometown of Fuzhou in Jiangxi Province organized a series of commemorative events throughout the year. Hosted by the China Literary Critics Association, the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Opera, and the People’s Government of Fuzhou City, Jiangxi Province, the 2016 International Symposium on the Cultural Communication of Drama Master Tang Xianzu, together with the “Du Liniang’s Homecoming to Visit Her Relatives” Gala, was held in Fuzhou on December 20 and 21, further advancing the study, inheritance, and widespread dissemination of Tang Xianzu’s cultural legacy. Du Liniang from various theatrical traditions

Du Liniang from various opera genres gathers in Fuzhou, Jiangxi.

On December 20, a gala celebrating Du Liniang’s return home to visit her family—drawn from Tang Xianzu’s opera “The Peony Pavilion”—was staged at the Tang Xianzu Grand Theater in Fuzhou, Jiangxi Province. The evening brought together distinctive adaptations of “The Peony Pavilion” from Kunqu, Yueju, Peking Opera, Huangmei Opera, and other traditional genres. With an impressive cast, the performers’ exquisite vocal artistry and graceful dance movements delighted the audience, earning thunderous applause.

A Brief Commentary on the Xianbian Pavilion by Gu Jingfan

Genealogy of the Tang Clan of Tangjia Village, Shangtang Bridge, Yunshan

The Seventh Revision of the Tang Clan Genealogy, Year 7 of the Tongzhi Reign

Wenchang Tang Clan Genealogy Box