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Millennia-old female band reproduced in dramas

Updated: 2023-07-24 09:37 ( chinadaily.com.cn )
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A female orchestra from 1,000 years ago was brought back to life in the form of dramas, showcasing the lively music of the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

The orchestra was 24 carved figures of female musicians and dancers from the royal tomb of Wang Jian (847-918), the first emperor of former Shu state, now settled in the Chengdu Yongling Museum in Sichuan province.

Watch the video to know how the ancient band was recreated on the stage.

The video is provided by the Inspiration Team