According to the music records in the Book of Rites, music was considered echoes of the harmony between heaven and earth. Before the invention of phonographs, it was impossible to preserve audio. However, methods of music performance and practice have been preserved alongside many musical instruments. Development of musical instruments shines considerable light on the history of music. The exhibition “The Sound of Harmony: Musical Instruments in Ancient China” showcases more than 200 precious instruments. The treasures on display trace the evolution of ancient Chinese musical instruments and radiate the cultural values of traditional Chinese music such as promoting morality, cultivating individual taste, and entertaining people.
Not many expected that a Chinese e-sports club would stand on the highest podium of this year's League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) , but the prodigies of Chinese e-sports club Royal Never Give Up (RNG) proved all the doubters wrong to once again claim the world title.
After a tense 3-2 victory over South Korean club DWG KIA, #RNG was crowned the winner of the 2021 #MSI on Sunday in Reykjavik, Iceland. It's the second time for RNG to lift the MSI trophy since its maiden MSI title in 2018.
Flowers Springing to Life, an exhibition at the Shandong Art Museum in Jinan, reviews Yan Ping's creation over the past decade by showing her oil works and sculptures. It runs until May 30.
Yan's works feature bold, explosive strokes and a strong palette underneath which she expresses concerns with the world from the perspective of a woman, a mother and an artist. Her Mermaid series, also on show, discuss the more possibilities of life and career of women today. She says she hopes women will be brave, independent and knowledgeable and love the world and be loved.
The Delhi state government on Sunday extended the lockdown till May 31 in the wake of the ongoing second wave of #COVID19.
Announcing the extension of the lockdown, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the extension was required so that gains made after much struggle are not lost.
The chief minister said unlocking will begin in a phased manner with effect from May 31 onwards if pandemic cases in the city continued to decline.
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