From November 27th to 28th, 2025, the annual meeting of the Fujian Provincial Non - state - owned Museums Alliance was successfully held in Sanxiu Mountain Village, Tong'an District, Xiamen. This event gathered 50 registered non - state - owned museums in Fujian Province, alliance members, representatives of the cultural relics bureaus of various district - level cities in the province, and representatives of media friends, who jointly witnessed the successful implementation of the event. The purpose of this event was to build a platform for resource sharing, communication, and mutual learning, strengthen practical cooperation among the alliance members, and jointly promote the innovative development of the non - state - owned museum cause.

On the afternoon of November 27th, the participating guests all came to the outdoor sports expansion base of Xiamen Olympic Museum - Xiamen Baobab Research Base. In recent years, Xiamen Olympic Museum and Xiamen Baobab Research Institute have joined hands to create a new research and study model that integrates "sports + museum culture + ecological experience". During the event, the guests actively participated and experienced various Olympic sports events.

The most popular one was the archery experience area. The guests carefully learned archery skills and spontaneously organized friendly competitions. Through these interactions, they enhanced their tacit understanding, laying a good foundation for the in - depth cooperation and communication among the members of the non - state - owned museum alliance in the future. That night, a bonfire party was held. The party invited an elderly folk music band and African drum music teachers. During the concert, each participant coordinated and played together, which also reflected the purpose of the alliance: to enhance the cohesion of non - state - owned museums and promote the collaborative development of the non - state - owned museum community in Fujian Province.

On November 28th, the day of the conference, Chen Fangchang, the director of the Cultural Relics Department of the Fujian Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau, Li Minghui, the director of the Publicity and Research Department of the Xiamen Committee of the China Democratic Promotion Association，Li Yuhua, the deputy secretary - general of the Xiamen Working Committee for the Care of the Next Generation, Wei Wuming, the leader of the working team stationed in the village in the 11th district, representatives of the Xiamen Culture and Tourism Bureau and the cultural relics bureaus of various district - level cities in the province, and relevant responsible persons of non - state - owned museums in Fujian Province were invited to participate.

At the beginning of the conference, Ms. Wu Yun, the deputy curator of Xiamen Olympic Museum and the representative of the Fujian Provincial Non - state - owned Museums Alliance, summarized the work of the alliance. Her speech systematically reviewed the work achievements of the alliance in recent years, demonstrating the experience gained by the alliance in enriching public life and promoting the integrated development of culture and tourism. At the same time, some member units of the alliance have achieved professional upgrades. Among them, Xiamen Olympic Museum became the first non - state - owned museum in Fujian Province to be rated as a "National Third - level Museum" and won an "excellent" rating in the national non - state - owned museum rating assessment. Fujian Yutian Ancient Jade Museum was rated as a "National Third - level Museum" in 2024. Looking to the future, the alliance will further enhance in - depth understanding and collaborative growth among its members, strengthen internal cohesion, and jointly build a non - state - owned museum development community with Fujian characteristics.

The highlight of the conference was the keynote speeches by non - state - owned museums. The responsible persons of seven distinctive museums took turns to the stage to share their practical achievements and unique experiences, vividly demonstrating the diverse features and vigorous vitality of non - state - owned museums in Fujian Province.

The Shunmei Maritime Silk Road Ceramic History Museum in Dehua County deeply analyzed the Maritime Silk Road ceramic culture, interpreting its profound heritage and artistic value, enabling the participants to deeply feel the unique charm and contemporary significance of the porcelain capital with a history of thousands of years.

As the first lacquer art - themed museum in China, the Fujian Shen Shao'an Lacquer Art Museum's inheritance, research, and innovative interpretation of traditional lacquer art techniques were presented from a unique perspective, which was quite refreshing.

With its rich collection of jade artifacts, the Fujian Yutian Ancient Jade Museum has built a high - level communication platform for jade enthusiasts and researchers at home and abroad, promoting the dissemination and research of ancient jade culture.

The Fujian Pingnan Farming - Reading Culture Museum actively fulfilled its function of popular science education. Through diverse exhibitions and activities, it effectively conveyed the core connotations of the "farming - reading heritage" and "Fu" culture to the public.

Xiamen Olympic Museum focused on sports and humanity, systematically spreading the philosophy of self - transcendence and striving for progress, as well as the Olympic spirit of "Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together", which was thought - provoking.

The Pingnan Changqing Root Art Culture Museum broke through the limitations of a single art form. Through root carving, an intangible cultural heritage carrier, the audience could feel the perfect integration of natural creation and artificial ingenuity from multiple dimensions and perspectives.

The Fujian Maritime Silk Road Clock Museum clearly sorted out the development context of the Zhangzhou clock industry, contributing unique cultural strength to polishing the city's business card of "China's Famous Clock City".

This keynote speech session was not only a concentrated display of achievements but also a collision of ideas and an exchange of wisdom. It enhanced mutual understanding, learning, and professional growth among the alliance members, and strengthened their cohesion.

Subsequently, representatives of the cultural relics bureaus from district - level cities such as Nanping, Sanming, Longyan, and Putian spoke successively. They unanimously affirmed the positive roles and remarkable achievements of non - state - owned museums in protecting, researching, and inheriting outstanding traditional Chinese culture, and expressed their continued support for their healthy and long - term development.

At the much - anticipated alliance new member induction ceremony, the new batch of member units applying to join were officially introduced (Xiamen Agarwood Museum, Xiamen Chuanshiyigong Art Museum, Xiamen Wulongyao Art Museum, Xiamen Zhuangyuanren Brand Management Co., Ltd., Xiamen Baobab Biotechnology Research Institute, Xiamen Cekang Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Xiamen Guilutang Co., Ltd., Xiamen Youtianquan Mineral Water Co., Ltd., Xiamen Huihe Stone Carving Art Museum). The injection of fresh blood further enhanced the diversity and representativeness of the alliance members, broadened the professional fields and research perspectives of the alliance, and injected new vitality into the future development of the alliance, which will surely further expand the overall influence of the Fujian Provincial Non - state - owned Museums Alliance.

Subsequently, Li Yuhua, the deputy secretary - general of the Xiamen Working Committee for the Care of the Next Generation, delivered a speech. He pointed out that non - state - owned museums not only preserve and record history and culture but also serve as the "second classroom" of social education. In terms of caring for the development of the next generation, the assistance of non - state - owned museums is of great significance. He also wished that the next generation would grow up healthily under the influence of different cultures and become new people of the era who can shoulder the great responsibility of national rejuvenation.

At the end of the conference, Chen Fangchang, the director of the Fujian Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau, made a concluding speech. The leader highly appraised the achievements of this annual meeting. This conference was a united, practical, efficient, and forward - looking industry event. He hoped that in the future, the Fujian Provincial Non - state - owned Museums Alliance could adhere to the correct direction, improve professional and standardized construction, be brave in reform and innovation to stimulate internal motivation, deepen win - win cooperation, promote integrated and coordinated development, and comprehensively promote the high - quality development of non - state - owned museums in the cultural and museum cause.

Finally, it is believed that with the joint efforts of all parties, the cause of non - state - owned museums in Fujian Province will surely embrace a more glorious and brilliant future.