Since ancient times, Yangzhou has been known as the "Capital of China's zither industry" as "the first daughter of a thousand families to teach music and grow flowers within ten miles". In order to inherit traditional Chinese culture and promote the artistic spirit of guqin, Yangzhou is guided by Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and hosted by Jiangsu Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center, Yangzhou Cultural, Radio, Film and Tourism Bureau and Changzhou Cultural, Radio, Film and Tourism Bureau. On December 16th, the exhibition and exchange activity of "Guangling Qinqin, Rhythmic Dragon City" organized by Yangzhou Cultural Center (Yangzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center) and Changzhou Cultural Center (Changzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center) was held in Changzhou. From December 16 to December 19, nearly 10 public welfare activities will be held, including Guangling school Guqin concert, Guqin exhibition, Guqin elegant collection, Guqin lecture and so on.

Intangible cultural heritage face to face
People in Changzhou enjoy the first experience of Guqin intangible heritage

"I put the pearl, red agate, lapis lazis more than 20 kinds of precious ore raw materials, knead into the Chinese traditional guqin, not only let guqin lacquer surface flowing color, more can let guqin sound arrived the most rare 'stone charm', the exhibition exchange activities, I specially brought 'eight treasure ash' master skill made Guqin to the scene, for Changzhou citizens to watch." Zhu Zhenghai, representative inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage Guqin Art (Guangling Guqin School) at the provincial level, introduced that it innovated and explored the intangible cultural heritage activities favored by the masses. The organizer of this activity launched an immersive Guqin culture and art experience activity. In the exhibition hall on the third floor of Changzhou Art Museum, Changzhou citizens can not only visit the Guqin exhibition to see cultural relics, but also enjoy the music and music of the Guqin. Mobilize vision, hearing, touch, immersive experience Guqin music art, into the spiritual world of ancient literati.

Jin Xiajuan, a resident of Changzhou, said after feeling the music of the guqin that the guqin can mold people's sentiments. This activity in Yangzhou is very distinctive, which not only allows us to enjoy the live performance of the qin players, but also enables us to communicate with them face to face about the history and culture of the guqin. Thanks to Yangzhou for bringing us this cultural feast.

It is understood that in order to enhance the connotation of this guqin cultural exchange activity, Ma Weiheng, the national representative inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage Guqin art (Guangling Guqin School), also brought more than 10 pieces of guqin related cultural relics to Changzhou to participate in the exhibition, including the Qing Dynasty's bottle of visiting friends with guqin, the Qing Dynasty's guqin shaped inkstone, the Qing Dynasty's Wuzhizhai Qinqin score, etc. Some zither manufacturers also brought guqin paperweight, guqin incense insert, guqin bookmark, Guqin U disk and other cultural and creative products. They expressed the hope that Changzhou citizens could have a deeper understanding of the long history and cultural inheritance of Guqin through such a diversified way of presentation.

"This exhibition is rich and interesting. I feel that I have traveled to the ancient times. I have enjoyed the ancient qin songs, the ancient qin scores, and the production process of Yangzhou Sugar figures, which is full of harvest." Citizens at the event said.

Professionals believe that for Guangling Qin school, how to better inherit and develop the art of guqin requires not only the communication and unity of guqin players, but also the expansion and strengthening of guqin cultural industry. Government guidance and spontaneous cultural exchanges among the people are also a vital way. Looking forward to the future, Guangling Qin school will not only travel all over the province, but also go to the whole country and the world.

Enjoy the sound of heaven at night
A historical conversation through time and space

The music curl up, accompanied by peace and quiet "Memory of the deceased", as well as smoke curling incense, dotted among them. In Chinese culture, Guqin has never been an independent existence, so classical dance, ancient poetry reciting, and Dongxiao together form a quiet picture. Guangling Qin School's "Three Lanes of Plum Blossom" is called "Old Plum blossom", because it inherits the tradition of Guqin art. Every note is like a plum blossom with proud snow, standing tall and blooming against the wind. Pingsha Falling Wild Goose is one of the most famous representative pieces of Guangling Qin School. This piece has a wide range of intonation, the melody is graceful and undulating, and the quiet and quiet meaning flows out slowly along with the melody. It uses light to be far away and simple to control the numerous strokes, and Outlines the bright and pure Xiao Lang charm of nature with vigor and vastness. In addition to the national, provincial and municipal non-genetic inheritors of Guangling Guqin school, such famous guqin songs as "Gulu Lu Forget the Machine", "Pu 'an Incantation" and "Drunken Fishing Singing Late" were performed together, Li Fengyun, professor and master supervisor of Tianjin Conservatory of Music, and Wang Jianxin, professor and head of the Department of Music of Tianjin Conservatory of Music, also presented Guqin solo Guangling SAN and Qin Xiao Ensemble Fragrance. Cao Hua, the representative inheritor of the Guqin art (Guangling Qin School) at the provincial level, said, "The Guqin art originated from the people. It can spread more and better guqin music and bring the audience a beautiful enjoyment, which is a very meaningful thing for the non-inheritors." Jia Mingyang, a resident of Changzhou, said, "The timbre of Guqin is very pleasant, neutral and peaceful, which accords with the aesthetic taste of Chinese people. On such a rainy night in winter, it is beautiful and unforgettable to hear such an elegant Guqin concert."

According to CAI Melu, curator of Yangzhou Cultural Center, this Guqin concert will combine intangible cultural heritage elements with the creativity of artistic performance, explore diversified ways of expression of stage art, and truly make Guqin art audible, visible, perceptible and recognizable. While presenting intangible cultural heritage projects "alive", it also lets the audience feel the lasting vitality of intangible cultural heritage.

Huddle together for warmth
We will promote the creative transformation and development of traditional culture

It is understood that in recent years, Yangzhou city has vigorously promoted the guqin culture, and held a number of high-quality brand activities such as Guangling Guqin Gala, Guqin New Year concert, Guqin art into the campus, Guqin public benefit class, etc., creating a strong atmosphere for inheriting Guqin art in the whole society. Yangzhou will continue to strengthen exchanges and interactions with UNESCO, East Asia Cultural Capital City Group and World Canal cities. Yangzhou will be invited to carry out guqin performances abroad, promote guqin culture internationally, and enlarge the international influence of Guangling Qin School. At the same time, Yangzhou also vigorously promotes the development of the zither industry, and has built and opened the Yangzhou zither Industrial Park, forming Yangzhou characteristics in terms of industrial scale, industrial chain supporting, scientific and technological innovation, standardization and other aspects. At present, there are more than 220 Qin zheng enterprises in Yangzhou city, accounting for 40% of the national Hanjiang District, Yangzhou Hanjiang District was awarded the title of "the Hometown of Chinese Folk Culture and Art" by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Yan Xuhua, deputy director of Changzhou Culture, Radio, Film and Tourism Bureau, said that this exchange activity between Yangzhou and Changzhou is a wonderful appearance of Guqin, the masterpiece of UN Intangible cultural heritage of humanity. It not only allows Changzhou citizens to appreciate the production and music of Guqin in different periods at their doorways, but also enables them to deeply understand the profound connotation of Guqin art through guided introduction and live performance. Deepen the understanding and cognition of Guqin art. Changzhou will further learn from Yangzhou's valuable experience in the work of intangible cultural heritage, give full play to the role of intangible cultural heritage as a carrier in the integration of culture and tourism, and normalize cultural exchange and interaction among the masses.

Shen Wenjie, Secretary of the Party Committee and director of Yangzhou Culture, Radio, Film and Tourism Bureau, said that this exhibition and exchange activity will promote the in-depth cooperation between Changzhou and Yangzhou in the zither industry, and set off a boom of watching the zither exhibition, chatting about the guqin and listening to the ancient music. In the future, Yangzhou will continue to encourage guqin artists to strengthen their cultural confidence, persist in creative transformation and innovative development, and create more excellent works with profound ideas, exquisite art and excellent production, highlighting the unique charm of guqin culture and the value of The Times.