Chinese-Australian composer Alice Lin is breaking boundaries by weaving the ancient guzheng (Chinese zither) into jazz and electronic tracks. Her latest album, ‘Silk & Synths’, has TikTok creators spinning 🎧 – proving cultural mashups are the ultimate collab.
🖼️ Shanghai’s Art Scene: Where Past Meets Future
Three immersive exhibitions along the Bund blend AI-generated landscapes with traditional brushwork. Pro tip: The ‘Digital Rivers’ installation lets you ‘time-travel’ through Song Dynasty poetry – perfect for your Instagram Reels! 📸
📜 Confucius Gets a Modern Revival
Beijing’s Palace Museum celebrates the sage’s 2,573rd birthday with artifacts showing how his ‘ren’ (benevolence) philosophy shapes today’s tech-driven China. Spoiler: His quotes about learning are 💯% LinkedIn inspiration material.
🐍 Kunqu Opera’s Edinburgh Triumph
China’s Jiangsu Kunqu Theatre just slayed at the Fringe Festival with Legend of the White Snake. Critics say the celestial love story – complete with flowing silk costumes – makes Twilight look basic. 🦇❄️
