#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

5.6K views · 125 reactions | Wu Na, an award-winning Chinese modern Guqin artist and educator, amazed audiences with a fascinating Guqin performance during the "Journey through Civilizations" launch ceremony. #Guqin #music #China #culture | CGTN America | Facebook

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

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