Articles tagged: "Divine Beauty"

1: The Guqin – a Chinese Musical Instrument that Helped Defeat an Army

The guqin, or seven-stringed zither, is China 's oldest stringed instrument, and as legend has it, its sweet sounds once helped defeat an army. Now this ancient instrument experiences a modern-day renaissance. This holiday season, NTDTV’s Holiday Wonders (live at the Beacon Theater on Broadway, NYC, Dec. 19-24, 2006) brings a unique opportunity to experience the magic of traditional Chinese culture, using traditional and ancient instruments.