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The hulusi is a free reed wind instrument, originated in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, gaining its popularity among a number of ethnic-minority groups, particularly the Dai people.
Many say the ancient gourd-shaped instrument is often used to show affection between people who are in love and convey happiness when having a good harvest.
It is famous for its unique and exquisite sound quality.
Today, we have Mr He Weiqing, the chairman of the Hulusi Group of the China Ethnic Orchestral Society, to give us his insights on the instrument, its background and hopefully a story to tie everything together.
Song lists:
1. Ancient Song, 古歌, performed by Gen Dequan
2. Joyful Water-Splashing Festival, 欢乐的泼水节
3. The Welcoming of Spring, 迎春
4. Deep in the Bamboo Forest, 竹林深处
5. The Golden Peacock in the Distance, 远方飞来的金孔雀
6. Dreaming back to the Heavenly Mountain, 梦归天山
7. Deep in the Night, 新编夜深沉
8. Wild Wolf, 野狼
9. BGM: Hedge Bamboo under Moonlight, 月光下的凤尾竹, performed by Gen Dequan
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The hulusi is a free reed wind instrument, originated in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, gaining its popularity among a number of ethnic-minority groups, particularly the Dai people.
Many say the ancient gourd-shaped instrument is often used to show affection between people who are in love and convey happiness when having a good harvest.
It is famous for its unique and exquisite sound quality.
Today, we have Mr He Weiqing, the chairman of the Hulusi Group of the China Ethnic Orchestral Society, to give us his insights on the instrument, its background and hopefully a story to tie everything together.
Song lists:
1. Ancient Song, 古歌, performed by Gen Dequan
2. Joyful Water-Splashing Festival, 欢乐的泼水节
3. The Welcoming of Spring, 迎春
4. Deep in the Bamboo Forest, 竹林深处
5. The Golden Peacock in the Distance, 远方飞来的金孔雀
6. Dreaming back to the Heavenly Mountain, 梦归天山
7. Deep in the Night, 新编夜深沉
8. Wild Wolf, 野狼
9. BGM: Hedge Bamboo under Moonlight, 月光下的凤尾竹, performed by Gen Dequan

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