Tradition in Tune

Meicun keeps China's erhu tradition in tune with the world

2026-07-21

Long celebrated as the "Home of the Chinese Erhu", Meicun in Wuxi National Hi-Tech District has transformed centuries-old craftsmanship into a thriving cultural industry.

Music echoes through legacy of Qian Mu and Qian Weichang

2026-07-20

The former residence of renowned scholar Qian Mu and celebrated scientist Qian Weichang reveals a family tradition where music and culture flourished side by side.

Wuxi's music gala carrying forward millennial string melody to the world

2026-07-09

To honor two great Wuxi erhu (two-stringed fiddle) luthiers Lu Linsheng and Wan Qixing, a host of renowned performers took to the stage with rare erhu instruments crafted by them on July 2 at Wuxi Symphony Hall, in tribute to the two late masters.

The art of crafting perfect Jiangnan tones

2026-07-09

For many young erhu learners, learning to play this traditional two-stringed fiddle is definitely a big challenge. Yet for generations of traditional instrument craftsmen, creating a fine erhu has been a lifelong pursuit.

International sinologists explore WND's cultural heritage

2026-04-27

Ten renowned sinologists and translators from Canada, Hungary, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States visited Wuxi's Xinwu district, also known as WND, on April 23.