Traditional Chinese musical instrument experience class held in New Zealand

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Traditional Chinese musical instrument experience class held in New Zealand

STORY: Traditional Chinese musical instrument experience class held in New Zealand DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Scots College 2. various of guzheng experience class STORYLINE: Chinese Culture Center in Wellington joined hands Friday with New Zealand's Wellington Scots College to introduce a traditional Chinese musical instrument experience class to the students to help them know more about Chinese culture. The class started with an introduction of the history and structure of guzheng, a traditional Chinese instrument. Students also learned to play the 2008 Beijing Olympics' theme song "You and Me", and compared and appreciated classic and contemporary guzheng music. The Director of the Chinese Culture Center in Wellington said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and China, adding that it's an honor to bring Chinese folk music experience classes to New

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