Guqin holds a unique position in Chinese culture as it's a vital instrument in important ceremonies and sacrifices. The craftsmen who make guqin are highly skilled and use exquisite techniques. It takes over a hundred working procedures to make the instrument, including material selection, lacquering, and tone tuning. #china #intangibleculturalheritage #art #guqin #music #tradition | wowourheritage

How Ancient Sages Crafted the Guqin — China’s Most Sacred Instrument #AcrossAsia #AncientCraft #Guqin #ChineseCulture #TraditionalMusic | Across Asia

The Guqin - a beloved Chinese instrument with a history of more than 3,000 years. For one French music lover, the strings of the Guqin produce a melodic sound like no other. Follow his journey to master this challenging instrument and share its iconic sound with the world | Xinhua Culture&Travel

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

The guqin is an ancient Chinese instrument - at least 3000 years old - and is rarely heard outside of China. Master Yang Qing says it is designed to promote love. | SBS News