Hey everyone! 🌏 This week, a group of international lawmakers headed to Shufu County in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for the 2025 Legislators Forum for Friendly Exchanges in the Chinese mainland.
At the Xinjiang Folk Instrument Village, they were treated to live demos of ethnic instruments—imagine santoor-like melodies echoing under the desert sky! 🎶 These artists showed how they keep traditions alive, from teaching kids to documenting songs with apps.
Why care? Well, preserving intangible cultural heritage—things you can’t physically hold, like tunes, stories, and dances—helps communities stay connected to their roots. And these lawmakers left with fresh ideas on how to do this back home, whether it’s setting up music workshops in Jakarta or launching digital archives in Dhaka.
It’s all about sharing tech + tradition. From smartphone recordings to community festivals, blending the old and new keeps culture thriving in our fast-paced world. Who knew folk music could spark global inspiration? 🔥
Stay tuned for more highlights from the forum and let us know: what’s your favorite local tradition that needs preserving? Drop a comment! 💬
Reference(s):
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