On August 3, the "Exploring Intangible Cultural Heritage with Childlike Hearts, Passing on the Spirit of Mazu" - 2026 Summer Public Care and Tutoring Program on Mazu Culture, jointly organized by the Putian Meizhou Mazu Charity Foundation and the Putian Meizhou Mazu Academy, officially launched at the Mazu Book House on the south axis of the Meizhou Mazu Temple.
At the event
The first class at the event featured a Confucian classics lesson on the Analects, taught by Huang Yumei, principal of Meizhou No. 2 Central Primary School. He integrated Confucian classics and Mazu culture, supplemented with vivid and lively scene-based explanations, and guided the students in reading the classics, fully inspiring their enthusiasm for knowledge and learning.
Classroom Learning
It is reported that this public welfare after-school care program runs through August 14, with classes held from Monday to Friday each week. The curriculum is rich and varied, weaving Mazu culture and traditional folk customs into fun hands-on activities such as painting, sea-themed modeling, making Mazu flowers, and crafting offerings. It also combines lectures, live demonstrations, and practical exercises to help students experience the unique cultural charm of Mazu culture and intangible cultural heritage.