Tuesday, April 8, 2008

New York Orchid Show and etc.

Orchid flower and ancient Chinese music story about friendship. Orchid has always been an important part of the ancient Chinese scholars culture among pine and bamboo. And the music instrument (Qin) played in this music is also the ancient Chinese scholars' favorite instrument as highlighted by the quote "a gentleman does not part with his Qin or Se (another ancient Chinese instrument) without good reason," as well as being associated with the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius. It is sometimes referred to by the Chinese as "the father of Chinese music" or "the instrument of the sages".

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