The art salon of Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) features six unique events, enabling both teachers and students to immerse themselves in art and culture.

Harmony between east and west instruments

Student Xu Xiaowen played the guqin, a seven-stringed zither without bridges, articulating Eastern philosophical musings.

Jin Zihao and his comrades from the symphony wind orchestra started off with an improvised wind instrument solo, exploring the boundless potential of wind instruments through several pieces.

Traditional art blends intangible cultural heritage

Student Yang Yuxin crafted interactive skits, deftly blending traditional comedic techniques with modern campus life, breathing fresh youthfulness into ancient art forms.

Student Li Ye shared the history of sachets, and participants handcrafted some on their own, bridging the past and present with needle and thread and experiencing the contemporary legacy of traditional craftsmanship.

Bamboo flute melodies meet chorus

Li Zewei, a student from the College of Fisheries, offered a unique perspective on the bamboo flute, and delivered improvised renditions of diverse musical styles with the flute, culminating in a heartfelt dialogue between traditional music and modern aesthetics.

Li Zewei teaches a student to experience playing the bamboo flute. [Photo/news.hzau.edu.cn]

Tang Yunlong of the microcosm choir delved into the origins of choral art, exploring various choral forms across different cultural backgrounds. During the interactive segment, Tang divided the audience into distinct vocal parts, guiding them through simple scale exercises to experience firsthand the process of harmonious ensemble construction.