Commemoration of the 970th Anniversary of Yang Shi's Birth Held in Jiangle, Fujian, with Yang Changfei, President of Japan-China Fuzhou Chamber of Commerce, Invited to Attend

Standing in the snow to pass the candle, his name is passed down through the ages。The commemoration of the 970th anniversary of Yang Shi's birth took place on October 31 in his hometown。Jianle County, Fujian Province. Over 800 guests, scholars, and Yang family members from both sides of the Taiwan Strait gathered to honor their ancestors。Yang Changfei, President of the Japan-China Fuzhou Chamber of Commerce, made a special trip from Japan to attend the event。Members of the Yang family from Fuzhou also participated in the ceremony。

Yang Shi was a renowned philosopher, writer, and politician during the Northern Song Dynasty。He studied under Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi, leaving behind the timeless story of "standing in the snow to greet his teacher," becoming a model for future generations to respect teachers and seek knowledge。Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to the study of Neo-Confucianism, promoting the philosophy in the southeastern region, and significantly contributing to the rise of Fujian studies。His philosophical thoughts deeply influenced later scholars such as Luo Congyan, Li Tong, and Zhu Xi, and he is honored as the "Father of Fujian Studies。" He made outstanding contributions to the development and spread of Chinese culture。

In the morning of the event,the commemoration ceremony for the 970th anniversary of Yang Shi's birth opened at the Jianle Film and Television Theatre。A series of events were held throughout the day, including the Hakka Lei Tea Culture Exchange Conference, ancestral worship ceremonies, a calligraphy and painting exhibition from Fujian Jianle and Zhejiang Xiaoshan, a Confucianism exchange forum between Fujian and Taiwan, an academic forum, and a cultural evening gala。

President Yang Changfei expressed that honoring the past is a cherished virtue in Chinese culture。As a descendant of Yang Shi, he feels honored。There was a unanimous recognition that Yang Shi's culture is profound, far-reaching, and well-known both at home and abroad，The Yang Shi spirit is not only a valuable asset to the Yang family descendants but also a cultural treasure of the Chinese nation。It is essential to explore the contemporary value of Yang Shi's culture and continue to inherit and promote his cultural spirit of patriotism, love for one's homeland, respect for teachers, and emphasis on education。