Anti-Japanese War Stone Carving Unveiled at New Fourth Army Square in Shanghai Fushou Garden
A series of stone relief paintings based on works by New Fourth Army artists with anti-Japanese themes were officially unveiled at the Shanghai Fushouyuan New Fourth Army Square, becoming another important red cultural landmark at the square.
Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the Shanghai Fushouyuan New Fourth Army Square, hundreds of people gathered to remember history and honor the martyrs.
The glorious history of the New Fourth Army and the square’s 20-year red mission were reviewed during the ceremony.
It was stated that Fushouyuan will continue to build and protect the New Fourth Army Square as a platform for patriotic education.
Eternal Flame
The first batch of installed works selected six classic print works by three New Fourth Army veterans. These works are displayed along both sides of the main pathway of the New Fourth Army Square. The six works depict both battle scenes and other scenarios such as sending sons to join the army, enriching the square’s red spiritual space.
Remembering History
The Shanghai Fushouyuan New Fourth Army Square was established on October 12, 2005. Over 20 years, the square has become a well-known red landmark in Shanghai due to its special commemorative and educational significance. As of September this year, 2,986 New Fourth Army veterans rest here, with 8,813 heroes’ names engraved.
In 2025, the newly planned Shanghai Fushouyuan Humanities Museum will specially establish a “New Fourth Army and Shanghai” themed hall, complementing the New Fourth Army Square in the park. To better commemorate this history, a collection of New Fourth Army revolutionary artifacts and historical materials has been initiated.
After the ceremony, participants visited the newly installed stone relief paintings and the “New Fourth Army During the War of Resistance” photo exhibition.
Shanghai Fushouyuan New Fourth Army Square
Shanghai Fushouyuan New Fourth Army Square is a memorial and cultural site located within the Fushouyuan Cemetery, dedicated to honoring the New Fourth Army, a major communist-led military force during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945). It serves as a place of remembrance and education, featuring monuments and exhibits that commemorate the army’s contributions and sacrifices. The square symbolizes the historical legacy and revolutionary spirit of the New Fourth Army in modern Chinese history.
stone relief paintings
Stone relief paintings are a form of sculptural art where images and scenes are carved into stone surfaces, creating a raised design. This ancient artistic tradition has been practiced globally, with famous historical examples found in cultures such as ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and classical Greece and Rome. They were often used to decorate temples, tombs, and public monuments, depicting religious narratives, historical events, and daily life.
Eternal Flame
The Eternal Flame is a natural gas flame that burns continuously behind a waterfall in Chestnut Ridge Park, New York. It is fueled by a pocket of natural gas seeping from shale rock, a phenomenon first documented by Native Americans and later studied by European settlers. While the flame can sometimes be extinguished, it is typically re-lit, making it a unique and enduring natural wonder.
New Fourth Army Square
New Fourth Army Square is a public square in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China, built to commemorate the New Fourth Army, a major Communist military force during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). It serves as a patriotic education base, featuring a large memorial hall and statues honoring the army’s history and its role in the conflict. The site symbolizes the army’s legacy and its contributions to the Chinese Communist Revolution.
Shanghai Fushouyuan Humanities Museum
The Shanghai Fushouyuan Humanities Museum is a unique cultural institution in China dedicated to the theme of life, death, and remembrance. It was established by the Shanghai Fushouyuan Cemetery to promote a more open and educational dialogue about funeral customs and the philosophy of life. The museum explores traditional and modern Chinese perspectives on mortality, aiming to enrich the public’s understanding of this universal human experience.
New Fourth Army and Shanghai themed hall
The New Fourth Army and Shanghai Themed Hall commemorates the New Fourth Army, a key Communist military force during the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War. The hall specifically highlights the army’s historical activities and its connection to the city of Shanghai. It serves as an educational site preserving the memory of this revolutionary period.
New Fourth Army revolutionary artifacts
The New Fourth Army was a major Communist military force during the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War. Artifacts from this army, including documents, uniforms, and weapons, are preserved as revolutionary relics. They serve to commemorate the army’s history and its role in the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
New Fourth Army During the War of Resistance photo exhibition
The New Fourth Army During the War of Resistance photo exhibition showcases the history and contributions of the New Fourth Army, a major Communist-led force that fought against Japanese occupation in central China from 1937 to 1945. Through historical photographs, the exhibition documents the army’s military campaigns, political work, and role in mobilizing popular resistance during this pivotal period. It serves as a commemorative display honoring the army’s legacy within the broader narrative of China’s war effort.
