The guqin, a delicate seven-stringed instrument older than the Great Wall, isn’t just music to the ears—it’s a bridge to China’s past. 🎵 With over three millennia of history, this 'father of Chinese music' has serenaded poets, philosophers, and now modern audiences as a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage.
Remember the iconic Beijing 2008 Olympics opening? A 1,000-year-old guqin took center stage, its resonant notes echoing China’s cultural pride. Fast forward to today: Zhai Beibei, a curious student at Beijing Foreign Studies University, recently stepped into the workshop crafting these timeless instruments. 'It’s like touching history,' she said, plucking a string that once inspired emperors.
Chinese modernization isn’t just about skyscrapers and tech—it’s rooted in preserving treasures like the guqin. From ancient courts to TikTok covers, this instrument proves tradition never goes out of tune. 🎻✨
