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The huge commonweal activities “Central Plains lecture Room 2013”was opened on May 11,2013 in Henan Museum.

The first class was begun in 2008. It was called “Lecture Room”.It has brought the museum all potentialities into full play. These actives were highly appreciated by the visitors from all parts of the country.

This year we will hold 6 lectures. The first eminent man in literature we invited was the famous writer Er Yuehe, the presidium committee of the Chinese Writers Association. He gave a lecture“History and Art” on May 11, 2013. There are some other 5 lectures during May and June. And the last one will be “Zhou Yi Culture Appreciation”which will be given by Cui Puo, the curator of Zhengzhou University library.

We will make an appointment to get the group tickets. And the individual ticket, the visitors can receive on that very day. Both are available free of charge with your valid documents.

It was side that the lectures will last to June 22, 2013. At the same time, many other actives will be held. Such as: all kinds of exhibitions of calligraphy, oil painting and so on. These actives from May 11 to June 22 are all just for welcoming the18th May International Museum Day.

The 8th May is International Museum. Every year since 1977 it is organized all over the world on 18th May.

Introduction of Er Yuehe’s Works

Er Yuehe’s Works is an anthology of stories including his most popular and well-known works in China, King Kangxi, KingYongzheng, and King Qianlong.

In King Kangxi, eight-year old Kangxi ascends to the throne after usurping power from Regent Aobai. During his reign, King Kangxi personally guides the government into a new era of prosperity, and consolidates his power by weakening the power of three generals who fought against him. In his old age, Kangxi faces a struggle with his sons as to who will be the successor to his throne.

In KingYongzheng, the story continues as Yongzheng wins the final victory in the battle with his brothers for the throne and becomes the new King. He depends on indispensable assistance from high-ranking court officials, promotes them into important positions and crushes several coups and plots to steal his throne.

In King Qianlong, King Qianlong finances several military campaigns that expands the Chinese empire in all directions and reclaims land that had been lost by previous dynasties. The King’s attention is captured by one of his bodyguards, who rapidly becomes the most powerful official and the closest confidant of King during the latter part of his life.