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Voices of the Heart, Ep. 1: A timeless Chinese melody finds kindred spirits

Updated 14:46, 06-Oct-2024
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The guqin – an ancient Chinese musical instrument – attracted attention last year when Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the country. As the two presidents strolled through a conference venue, they were drawn to its melodic sound. What is it about the guqin that continues to inspire cultural exchanges across the world? Reporter Huang Yichang meets renowned guqin player Li Pengpeng, who performed for the two leaders, to learn more about the secrets behind the ancient art.

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