A nation’s strength is built on families and people, and strong families are the backbone of a thriving, healthy society. At the family values-themed museum in the Xianghu Residential Complex, Chengxiang Subdistrict, Xiaoshan, the enduring spirit of the former Xianghu Brick and Tile Factory lives on as a treasured legacy among local residents. Meanwhile, the traditional “Ten Xianghu Dishes,” a traditional Zhejiang banquet of ten courses, showcased in the museum has been reimagined as a modern-day frugality menu. The museum weaves traditional family values together with the legacy of a local enterprise, offering a contemporary interpretation of what those values mean today. Through storytelling sessions and bite-sized lessons centered on integrity, it gently encourages residents to uphold ethical behavior in their daily lives. When families extend the respect they show their own elders to others, and more households commit to fostering honesty at home, a spirit of integrity will quietly take root and spread throughout the community.

Promoting strong family values is key to fostering harmony both at home and in society. Encouraging broad participation in the family integrity initiative, where members jointly commit to integrity through signed pledges, not only strengthens family bonds but also helps embed integrity as a core part of daily family life. By shifting from external mandates to voluntary commitment, the family integrity initiative has contributed significantly to the advancement of a harmonious society.

Strong family values provide a moral compass for personal growth. Through experiences that embrace these values, such as hospitality embodied by the “Ten Xianghu Dishes,” younger generations internalize these values. By integrating family values with personal development, the people of Xiaoshan are able to preserve their cultural heritage and reinforce their moral foundation in the modern era.

Family values are handed down through the preservation of cultural heritage. In practice, building strong family values isn't something that happens overnight; it's an ongoing process that requires the continuous support of the government, active community involvement, and a strong commitment from families themselves.