On April 23,2016, people from all over the world, wearing Shakespeare masks with flowers in their hands, took part in the parade, celebrating the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare in Stratford, a small town in central England along the River Avon. CPAFFC Vice President Hu Sishe and Mr. Zhang Hongxing Mayor of Fuzhou, Jiangxi Province led a delegation to this activity.

The delegation, together with nearly a thousand people from all over the world, paraded from Shakespeare’s hometown to his resting place----Holy Trinity church, paying tribute to this great man, also known as “Olympic Mountains of Human Literature Zeus”. Shakespeare is one of the most outstanding playwright in both Britain and the world. He left behind many excellent works, enriching the treasure house of human civilization and serving as a bond for cultural exchanges in the world. Shakespeare is a household name in China and his works, such as Romeo and Juliet , Hamlet and the Merchant of Venice, are often played in China and loved by Chinese audience.

On April 22, 2016, seminar in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the death of Tang Xianzu and Shakespeare and Fuzhou Cultural Week, held by CPAFFC and Fuzhou Municipal government, welcomed its opening ceremony. In the garden of Shakespeare’s home, parts of Tang’s well-known works, such as the Peony Pavilion and the Purple Hairpin, were played to the audience. Besides, Nanfeng Nuo Dance and Jinxi lion dance, the intangible cultural heritage of Fuzhou, were also performed. Meanwhile, Tang Xianzu photo exhibition was held in Stratford Library, showcasing Tang’s life, achievements and his hometown Fuzhou. The Chinese Culture, with rich ethnic traditions and local characteristics, aroused strong interest of the British audience and won hearty rounds of applause. The show and exhibition will last until April 25 and be played in the University of Leeds.