He Jingzhi Literature Museum

　　   He Jingzhi, a renowned contemporary Chinese poet, playwright, former Vice Minister of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, and acting Minister of Culture, was originally from Heyao Village in Taierzhuang. For over half a century, his brilliant literary achievements, consistent artistic vision, and outstanding contributions to China’s ideological landscape in the new era have earned him widespread acclaim and international recognition.

　　

　　   The He Jingzhi and Ke Yan Literature Museum is situated along the picturesque ancient canal of Taierzhuang. The architecture features a unique, classic, and elegant style. After its expansion and renovation in 2015, the exhibition area covers 1,200 square meters, divided into the He Jingzhi Exhibition Hall and the Ke Yan Exhibition Hall. It includes an exhibition hall, a theater, a library, a calligraphy and painting room, a lecture hall, an archive, and a VIP room. The museum comprehensively introduces the life journeys and remarkable literary achievements of He Jingzhi and his wife Ke Yan, vividly showcasing the demeanor of a generation of poets, writers, playwrights, and literary theorists. The museum houses over 10,000 books from the collections of He Jingzhi and Ke Yan, more than 300 physical exhibits, over 200 precious photographs, and displays over 200 authentic calligraphic works by notable figures. It serves as an authoritative research base for literature, rich in materials and content, providing convenient resources for literary studies. It also acts as a window to promote the Party’s literary ideologies, principles, and guidelines, highlight the fine traditions of revolutionary literature, national spirit, and the spirit of the times. Additionally, it functions as an excellent platform for nurturing emerging literary talents and inspiring new creative works.

　　   He Jingzhi, a prominent contemporary Chinese poet and playwright originally from Heyao Village in Taierzhuang District, has created numerous outstanding poems, plays, and other literary works throughout his revolutionary career spanning over half a century. His works have inspired and motivated generations of young people to grow healthily. His exceptional contributions to China’s ideological landscape in the new era have also earned him widespread recognition and international fame.

　　   To review the growth and creative path of Comrade He Jingzhi, study and promote his literary ideology, works, and artistic principles, carry forward the fine traditions of national culture, uphold the direction of advanced culture, use advanced culture to occupy social cultural spaces, build a distinctive local cultural brand, provide patriotic education for primary and secondary school students, the Taierzhuang District Party Committee and District Government invested 3 million yuan in October 1996 to establish the He Jingzhi Literature Museum.

　　   Covering an area of 4,800 square meters, the He Jingzhi Literature Museum is a National AA-level tourist attraction and an important part of the Zaozhuang two-day tour itinerary. It is located along the scenic ancient canal, adjacent to the Taierzhuang Battle Memorial Hall to the east and facing the battle site—the railway station—across the river to the west, forming part of the Taierzhuang Battle tourism and cultural scenic route. The 1,800-square-meter classical-style building features a unique, vintage, and elegant architectural design that complements the profound culture of the ancient canal. With a green space of 3,000 square meters, it remains lush year-round and blooms for three seasons. The museum includes an exhibition hall, a theater, a calligraphy and painting room, a living room, and a theater for "The White-Haired Girl." Through methods such as text shaping, book and painting displays, physical collections, artworks by masters, and video recordings, the museum presents a comprehensive, vivid, and intuitive introduction to Comrade He Jingzhi’s life journey and remarkable literary achievements. It displays over 1,200 photographic materials, nearly 100 pieces of high-quality pottery produced in Heyao and other precious items, a collection of over 6,000 books, 29 famous inkstones from various regions, and over 500 minutes of precious video footage reflecting He Jingzhi’s growth and significant contributions to modern Chinese literature. The calligraphy and painting room showcases over 400 authentic calligraphic works by central leaders and cultural figures such as Zhang Aiping, Wang Xuezhong, Zang Kejia, and others. It serves as the exhibition center, historical archive, and research center for He Jingzhi’s literature, as well as a research hub for intangible cultural aspects of the profound canal culture.

　　   As a bastion of socialist spiritual civilization, the He Jingzhi Literature Museum upholds the banner of advanced socialist culture, resolutely implements the Scientific Outlook on Development, and consistently adheres to a development strategy that emphasizes both literary training and the enhancement of the site itself. In the construction of the site, it actively explores forward-looking development paths such as scaling up and industrialization. In practicing the direction of advanced culture, the museum fully leverages its role as a promotional window and educational base. It expands connections and exchanges with art groups and colleges and universities, utilizing its comprehensive resources, broad artistic network, and unique literary atmosphere to serve as an effective platform and bridge, dedicated to the flourishing and development of socialist literature and art. In January 2009, it was designated by the municipal Party committee and government as the city’s only “Literary and Artistic Creation Practice Base,” and in July 2009, it was established as a “Social Practice Base for Primary, Secondary, and University Students.”

　　   With its classic canal charm, beautiful natural landscapes, and its unique integration of revolutionary, contemporary, and artistic qualities, the He Jingzhi Literature Museum serves as an important platform for Taierzhuang District to implement the important thoughts of the “-” and promote spiritual civilization. It is also a key base for providing patriotic and revolutionary tradition education to students. Its distinctive cultural appeal adds a new dimension to Taierzhuang, making it a uniquely charming cultural tourism destination along the ancient canal.