Music

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High Mountains and Flowing Water

A famous ancient Chinese guqin musical piece and the legendary story of friendship between musician Boya and his only true listener Zhong Ziqi.

Pangu Creates Heaven and Earth

A musical composition inspired by the Chinese creation myth of Pangu separating heaven and earth.

Spring River Flower Moon Night

A famous Tang dynasty poem by Zhang Ruoxu exploring themes of nature, time, and human longing.

The Book of Poetry

The Book of Poetry is the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, dating from the Western Zhou to the Spring and Autumn periods.

Classic of Mountains and Seas

An ancient Chinese text that blends geography, mythology, and folklore.

Yu the Great Controls the Floods

An animated adaptation of the ancient Chinese myth about Yu the Great's legendary flood control efforts.

Wang Fuzhi

Chinese philosopher, historian, and writer of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.

Cao Cao

Cao Cao was a prominent warlord and official who rose to power during the late Eastern Han dynasty and laid the foundation for the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period.

Tomb Sweeping

A traditional Chinese practice of honoring ancestors by cleaning and maintaining their gravesites.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is an ancient fortification system built across northern China over centuries.

Dagu (Great Drum)

Dagu, also known as Dundubhi, is a type of percussion instrument with both Chinese and Western variants, playing significant roles in religious, military, and musical contexts.

Song Ci

Song Ci is a form of Chinese classical poetry that flourished during the Song Dynasty, representing one of the highest achievements in Chinese literary history.

Su Shi

Su Shi was a prominent writer, poet, calligrapher, and statesman of the Song Dynasty, renowned for his literary achievements and political career.

The Legend of Meng Jiangnu

A famous Chinese folktale about a woman whose grief causes the Great Wall to collapse.

Tan Ci

A traditional Chinese storytelling and singing art form popular in southern China.

Three Hundred Tang Poems

A classic anthology of Tang poetry compiled during the Qing Dynasty that has become one of the most influential and widely read collections of Chinese poetry.

Qing Dynasty

The Qing Dynasty was China's last imperial dynasty ruling from 1644 to 1912, establishing a vast multi-ethnic empire.

Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese celebration marking the harvest moon and family reunion.

Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics

Tang Tri-Color Glazed Ceramics are a type of Chinese pottery from the Tang Dynasty known for its distinctive lead glaze in multiple colors.

Dizi (Chinese Flute)

The dizi is a traditional Chinese bamboo flute with a rich history spanning over 7,000 years.