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 Guqin,
a flat psaltery with seven strings
widely known as qin, is one of the
oldest musical instruments in the
world. Qin music has been a popular
tradition for pleasure and widely
admired by ancient Chinese scholars
for more than 2500 years. Augmenting
to its refined music, qins are also
considered invaluable pieces of
art occupying a distinctive position
in Chinese culture.
With the tremendous help of Deyin
Qin Society, the Hong Kong Public
Libraries is proudly presenting
the Echoes of Antiquity - An Exhibition
on Guqin Heritage at the Hong Kong
Central Library (HKCL).
Highlighting the development of
qin music and its culture, the exhibition
brings to the public 20 rare samples
of qin instruments, some of which
dating back to as early as the Northern
Song Dynasty (10th Century AD).
Other exhibits include the musical
notations, rubbings, small parts,
literature, paintings and accessories
of qins.
To increase the public's knowledge
of qin development and its music,
five demonstration sessions have
been arranged at the exhibition
venue. Each lasts for about half
an hour and the admission is free
of charge.
In addition, a mini concert with
the aim to promote the appreciation
of qin music will be held on November
16 at the Lecture Theatre of the
HKCL. Free tickets are now obtainable
from the Arts Resource Centre on
10/F of the HKCL on a first-come,
first-served basis.
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