Participants at the seminar enjoy a performance of tea art. [Photo/WeChat account: sxtiantai]

The two men were bosom friends and won the respect and admiration of people for advocating kindness and harmony. They were conferred with the title of "the two saints of Hehe" by Emperor Yongzheng in the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) and the story was listed in the second batch of intangible cultural heritage in Zhejiang province in 2006.

The legend also extends to local folklore, painting and crafts, enriching Hehe culture. It has also become an important cultural resource for the social development of Tiantai county, making it an important carrier of Hehe culture.

The inheritance and protection of the legend are key parts of the promotion of Hehe culture in Taizhou.

Experts at the seminar held in-depth discussions on the protection and inheritance of the legend and on many other aspects, such as the belief in the spirit of harmony spirit and its effect people's lives.