Chinese music on Guqin 7 striings instrument that has 5,000 years of history More Guqin music here chosic.com/genre-chart/explore-genre/?genre=guqin | Chosen Music

#LivingHeritage: Guqin Wandering sounds, irregular rhythms and a carrier of gentle emotions. This is the musical language of guqin, a plucked seven string instrument created in ancient China. The earliest piece of guqin in China, unearthed in Hubei province in 2016, dates back to the Zhou Dynasty (c. 11th century - 256BC). The body of a guqin is made of lacquered wood and the strings of twisted silk. Unlike its seemingly simple appearance, making a guqin is extremely demanding. An outstanding pi

Shangguan Xiaoxuan, a professional Chinese guqin player, brings along her guqin, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument, to perform "Quiet and Sweet Night" for the CGTN audience. #music #art | CGTN

Gu Qin | Chinese musical instrument (Hello China #19)

Since 2022, Xitou Village in Haikou, #Hainan, has been transforming itself into a beautiful rural destination. By leveraging its natural scenery and rich history, the village has developed a themed cultural tourism project known as the “Xitou Guqin Cultural Village.” The attraction features cozy homestays, a guqin (Chinese zither) cultural experience center, and activities like camping, off-road adventures and kayaking. The initiative has attracted numerous visitors, allowing local residents to

9K views · 233 reactions | Guqin is a seven-string Chinese musical instrument of the #zither family. ‘Gu’ means ancient and with a 3000-year-old history, it’s been favored by scholars and the literati and is associated with the ancient philosophy of #Confucianism. Recently, youngsters have taken a liking to it as a means of relieving stress and relaxing. | China Daily | Facebook

39 reactions | The guqin is an ancient Chinese musical instrument, its history stretching back into the mists of China’s past. When Sui Yiyang first heard guqin music, he was fascinated by its magical sound. Deciding there and then to become a guqin maker, Sui Yiyang learned the necessary skills from ancient records and western techniques. Check out the elaborate efforts involved in the making of this ancient instrument. | CGTN Documentary | Facebook