Yue Fei's legacy celebrated with a host of activities

Hangzhou's Yuewang Temple is hosting a month-long cultural event to celebrate the 922nd birth anniversary of Yue Fei, a renowned Chinese military commander from the 12th century.

On March 14, the 10th Yue Fei Cultural Heritage Series commenced with the theme "Loyalty Eternal, Legacy Continued."

A tour of the Yuewang Memorial Garden offers visitors the chance to explore the temple and enjoy free stamp-collecting activities and martial skills demonstrations inspired by Yue Fei's army. Participants in the stamp-collecting activities will receive limited-edition souvenirs.

General Yue Fei is arguably one of the most well-known and revered historical figures. In his honor, a temple was constructed during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) at his burial site.

Highlights of the Monthlong Celebration:

100 Little Yue Fei

• Through April 12, Saturdays
• Young participants receive training in calligraphy, historical storytelling, martial arts and classical poetry recital.

Carving Loyalty

• March 23, 2-3:30pm
• Guided by artisans, create papercuts featuring battle flags, armor, and iconic images of General Yue Fei.

Patriotic Impressions

• March 30, 2pm
• Create ink rubbings of the phrase "精忠报国" (literally meaning "absolute loyalty to the nation").

Youth Cultural Study Tour

• April 6 and 13
• Interactive lectures on Yue Fei's historical influence

'Legends of Yue Fei' Online Series

• Explore animated short videos and documentaries that delve into the folklore surrounding Yue Fei's life.
• Check out the official WeChat and Douyin accounts of Yuewang Temple for more.