[Video by Chen Haojun]
Editor's Note: This video series follows Xiaoru, a middle school student from Shanghai's Jiading district, as she explores the Jiading Confucian Temple. Through constructive dialogues with historical figures, Xiaoru explores the core tenets of Confucian values. The series highlights Jiading's rich Confucian heritage and the enduring positive role of Confucianism in shaping the soul and character of young people and the wider Chinese community.
In the third episode, Xiaoru encounters Qin Dacheng, a distinguished scholar from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Qin was renowned for his profound filial piety towards his mother — a value he considered the foremost of all virtues. Watch this episode to see how Xiaoru internalizes this traditional wisdom, leading to a deeper appreciation for her parents and the value of harmonious family relationships.

