![]() ![]() There are family of ruan of various size including "Zhong Ruan" (middle Ruan) and "Da Ruan" (large Ruan) used in the same sense as viola and cello in western orchestra. The Ruanis mostly used for Peking opera, and now also in modern Chinese orchestra. ![]() Just before execution, he performed his famous composition "Guang Ling San" in front of his students and friends to encourage them and to bit farewell. ![]() Ruan Xian refused to serve the tyrant emperor Sima, and preferred to live as truly artist. Since the introduction of the odd-like lute through the "silk-road" in the early Tang Dynasty (around 5th century), the pipa gradually developed into the present form, and the old form of pipa with straight-neck and round body got the name "Ruan", after the name of the master player of this instrument, Ruan Xian who was one of the seven great scholars known as "The Seven Gentlemen" in Chinese history of the 3rd century (the Six Dynasties). Ruanis used to be called "p'i-p'a" (pipa) or qin-pipa. Ruan- very ancient four-stringed moon-shaped lute with long and straight neck and various number of frets, dated back at least to Qin Dynasty (around 200 BC). The sanxian is most popular in the north. This instrument is often used for accompanying folk songs and local opera. A piece of plectrum is used to play the instrument. The sound-body is made of round wooden box covered with snake skin, just like erhu. In Chinese, "san" and "xian" stands for "three" and "strings", respectively. Sanxian- A long necked lute with three strings without frets. However, in recent decades, Composer Wang Huiran made great contribution to its making and composed many pieces such that the liuqinalso becomes a soloist instrument. Liuqinis played with a piece of spectrum, and is used to be accompany instrument for folk songs and local opera. Liuqin - a smaller version of pipa with four strings,which sound similar to mandolin. This instrument has extremely wide dynamic range and remarkable expressive power. The pipa history can be dated back at least 2,000 years and developed from pentatonic to full scales. The instrumentalist holds the pipaupright and play with five small plectra attached to each finger of the right hand. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.Pipa- four-stringed lute with 30 frets and pear-shaped body. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family. ![]() Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.Ĭulture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.Ĭulture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful - and this is still in our DNA today. ![]()
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