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Made using jade or limestone, Chinese musical instrument the lithophone has a long history

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Made using jade or limestone, Chinese musical instrument the lithophone has a long history

Stone, widely available and highly durable, is an excellent construction material. What many people may not know, however, is that there are musical instruments made from it too. In China, stone is one of the eight categories under the bayin – the classification of musical instruments based on the materials they were traditionally made from. … Read more

5 of the greatest Chinese cultural exports, from foods and tea to calligraphy and Confucianism

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5 of the greatest Chinese cultural exports, from foods and tea to calligraphy and Confucianism

Chinese history has produced many cultural exports, particularly to East and Southeast Asia. Here are five of the most significant: 1. Hanzi (Chinese characters) Calligraphy dates back 3,000 years in China, and was exported to Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Photo: Shutterstock The logographic system of Chinese languages is widely accepted by world scholars as one … Read more