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To inspire young hearts with the spirit of red heritage and Xu Beihong’s vision of art education, Qinghua Community of Longhua District joined hands with Youth Creation & Xu Beihong Art Space to host two sessions of the Red Bud Growth Program: Voices of the Red Legacy on August 8 and 10, 2025. Nearly 80 students and parents took part.
The program nurtures “Little Red Storytellers” through immersive activities, helping children connect with revolutionary history and experience the patriotic spirit of their predecessors.
Mr. Huang from the Xu Beihong Cultural Art Center gave an inspiring session, sharing Xu Beihong’s life, his role in modern art, and practical speaking skills. With vivid stories and live demonstrations, he brought the lessons to life. The children listened intently, asked questions, and joined in with great enthusiasm, filling the room with energy.
During the training, parents also took part throughout, capturing moments of their children’s focused learning with their phones. One parent remarked: “This community training is truly meaningful. It not only helps children learn about art, but also encourages them to speak with confidence. As parents, we fully support such activities.”
At the end of the program, the community encouraged the students to apply what they had learned in daily life and actively take part in upcoming practice sessions and presentation competitions. The successful completion of these two “Voices of the Red Legacy” training sessions not only provided children with a platform for learning and exchange, but also strengthened the connection between Youth Creation & Xu Beihong Art Space, Qinghua Community, and local residents.
Xu Beihong’s life was deeply intertwined with the fate and rise of his nation. He embodied great patriotism, selfless dedication, relentless artistic innovation, and a keen eye for nurturing talent. His legacy reflects an unwavering spirit of independence, moral integrity, and enduring inspiration. (Engraved in the central hall of the Beijing Xu Beihong Memorial Hall)
Xu Beihong was a leading Chinese artist and art educator, known as the “Father of Modern Chinese Painting.” He was the first president of the Central Academy of Fine Arts and chairman of the China Artists Association. His works, including Tian Heng and His Five Hundred Followers 《田横五百士》, Waiting for the Deliverer 《徯我后》, and The Foolish Old Man Removes the Mountains 《愚公移山》, laid the foundation for modern Chinese oil painting with their unique blend of Chinese style and Western technique.
He believed art should reflect real life and combined Chinese traditions with Western methods to create a new, influential style. Xu Beihong not only produced many masterpieces but also trained a generation of outstanding artists, shaping China’s modern art education system. His efforts promoted Chinese art worldwide, leaving a lasting legacy.