In the Wong Tai Sin district of Kowloon, Hong Kong, there is a cultural landmark that is surrounded by incense all year round - the Shek Se Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple. Amidst the upturned eaves and corners, a continuous stream of worshippers and tourists from China and abroad flock to the park, with an average of over 10000 visitors per day. In March of this year, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China announced the sixth batch of representative inheritors of national intangible cultural heritage, including Li Yaohui, the inheritor of the Wong Tai Sin Faith and Customs. Speaking of this honor, 85 year old Li Yaohui, the supervisor of the Wong Tai Sin Temple, humbly said, "This honor is a recognition and encouragement to the entire team of the Sze Se Yuen. It is through everyone's concerted efforts that this deeply accumulated culture has been integrated into the new pulse of the times." Li Yaohui, who served in the Hong Kong police force from a tough guy to a cultural butler in his early years, retired and became a volunteer at the Wong Tai Sin Temple supervisor of the Sze Se Yuen. He admitted that his rigorous management style, honed over 30 years in the police force, bears a distinct disciplinary imprint: strict, fair, and corruption free. When I first took over, the traditional ritual inheritance of Wong Tai Sin Temple was still stuck in the old mode of "master apprentice", and the teaching method passed down by word of mouth made many young people hesitate. Li Yaohui broke down barriers and established the Sese Garden Sutra Repentance Science and Culture Class, organizing scattered skills into a systematic curriculum that is open to all disciples. In the past, it was the master who picked his disciples, but now it is the disciples who take the initiative to get closer to culture, and the door must be open. In the past, traditional Buddhist ceremonies were held day and night, making it difficult for modern people to participate. Some people say 'the rules of our ancestors cannot be violated,' but culture must allow people to participate and be willing to get close to it in order to have vitality. 'He then began to streamline the process and compress the duration of the ceremony to a range acceptable to ordinary people; In order to help the public understand the meaning of the ceremony, a stage based presentation is introduced - when the lights are on, the originally obscure ritual becomes intuitive and vivid. This innovation also extends to the field of financial management. He proudly introduced to the reporter that all of the more than 400 members of Sese Garden are volunteers. They come from various industries, including lawyers, engineers, and business people. If any employee dares to accept red envelopes in the temple, I will immediately report it to the police for handling, "said Chen Shiyi, a volunteer who has served in the Sike Garden for many years." The reform of the Li Supervisory Institute has greatly changed the spiritual outlook of the entire team, which is both efficient and proactive. In terms of financial management, it is more open and transparent. Whether it is a Taoist or a volunteer, they can do things well in one direction, and this cohesion is unprecedented? Li Yaohui, who has inherited the warmth of the human world for a hundred years, witnessed the process of the transformation of the customs and traditions of Wong Tai Sin from local traditions to national intangible cultural heritage. In 2014, Wong Tai Sin customs and traditions were officially included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, with Sise Garden as the protection unit. As a inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, in the eyes of Li Yaohui, the beliefs and customs of Wong Tai Sin embody the values of the Chinese nation that have lasted for thousands of years: filial piety, brotherly love, loyalty, benevolence, righteousness, integrity, shame, propriety, propriety, and trustworthiness. Strolling to the antique Chinese Medicine Bureau in the park, he recounted that in 1924, the Wong Tai Sin Temple began offering free medical supplies to the poor. This is the earliest good deed carried out by Sise Garden, which has lasted for over a hundred years. From the initial free clinics of traditional Chinese medicine to later expanding to Western medicine, dentistry, and physical therapy, today's Chinese medicine bureaus are open from Monday to Saturday until 8 pm, working non-stop during lunchtime to safeguard the health of the community. The spirit of "promoting benevolence and encouraging goodness" in the beliefs and customs of Wong Tai Sin has also been constantly growing and extending in the changes of Hong Kong society. In 1969, Wong Tai Sin Temple founded its first school; The first nursing home was established in 1979; The first transitional housing project will be launched in 2023. Recently, a family of four moved into a new home, and the mother tearfully said, 'Finally, we have a safe haven.'. ”Li Yaohui counted and found that Siseyuan has developed 19 social service units and 17 educational service units, launched the transitional housing "Ke Yue Ju", and opened a special health service center last year. What Li Yaohui is most proud of is the establishment of the "Emergency Assistance Fund". The fund aims to deliver aid to affected families as soon as possible after a disaster or accident occurs. He recalled an incident last year: a family was in a difficult situation due to the death of their "pillar" in an industrial accident, and the fund sent HKD 50000 to the family the next day. In the face of difficulties, every minute brings a little more warmth to others. ”Li Yaohui said. The new expression of old customs aims to bring more people closer to the traditional culture carried by the beliefs and customs of Wong Tai Sin. Li Yaohui has been leading his team to explore innovative ways of communication. The treasures left by our ancestors must show their light to young people, "he often said. In July 2023, the long planned Wong Tai Sin Cultural Centre will officially open to the public, becoming Hong Kong's first themed exhibition hall for intangible cultural heritage projects created by heritage units. The cultural center aims to integrate modern technology and promote traditional culture. Through various forms such as touch screen interaction, themed exhibitions, and cultural lectures, it attracts many tourists to stop and linger. During the Spring Festival, the Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) Lantern Festival Festival in Wong Tai Sin Temple not only continues the romantic meaning of ancient youth's affinity for watching lanterns, but also skillfully integrates modern elements - there are various Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) lights in different shapes and dazzling colors to set off the festival atmosphere for citizens to clock in. There is great wisdom hidden in old customs, and the key is how to bring it into current life, "he said with a smile. In recent years, the Si Se Yuan Wong Tai Sin Temple has also launched a comic version of "Telling Historical Stories: One Hundred Spirit Signs of Wong Tai Sin", bringing the stories of the signs to life; The bedtime reading "Enlightenment of Children's Life: Stories of the Ten Teachings of Master Wong Tai Sin" has become a popular read for parents and children; Creative activities such as sand painting workshops, cloisonn é coasters in the art garden, and calligraphy using flowers as pens have made young people exclaim, 'So cool is traditional culture?'. Looking back on the more than ten years since the selection of the Wong Tai Sin Faith and Customs as a national intangible cultural heritage site, Li Yaohui was filled with emotion: "What I am most proud of is seeing cultural platforms built and events held one after another, and more and more people are willing to stop and listen to the cultural stories behind Wong Tai Sin Faith and Customs." In the evening, the Wong Tai Sin Temple gradually returned to tranquility, and Li Yaohui stopped in front of the rebuilt Moon Elder Hall. In September, this place will reopen. Look at the design, traditional elements and modern style complement each other, "he said excitedly." Just like Hong Kong, this city has both profound cultural heritage and innovative vitality. "Next year will be the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Tai Sin Temple in Sze Se Yuen. Li Yaohui said that his wish is to spread the charm of the intangible cultural heritage of the Wong Tai Sin Faith and Customs to both domestic and international audiences. (New Society)