An intangible cultural heritage feast held by the ruins of the Guge Kingdom

Recently, a concert themed Gema Tashi Chojor: Sound of Guge - Nature Music was held in front of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda County, Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. 

Gema Tashi Chojor performs at the concert site in front of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom. (Photo/Xinhua) 　　

The musician Gema Tashi Chojor performs in traditional costumes. (Photo/Xinhua) 　

Gema Tashi Chojor, a native musician of Zanda County, has been devoted to inheriting Guowoqin(a traditional music instrument) for more than ten years. The concert, started with the story of Gema Tashi Chojor, provided an audio and visual feast of art and nature, inheritance and innovation, history and the present. 

Besides, performers also present other intangible cultural heritages of Xizang, such as Lhasa Duixie, Lhasa Nangma, Gongbo folk songs, etc., revitalizing the ancient folk culture via music.

Musicians perform traditional music of Xizang at the concert site in front of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom. (Photo/Xinhua). 

Photo shows the Xuan Dance performed at the concert site. (Photo/Xinhua)

Photo shows the Xuan Dance performed at the concert site. (Photo/Xinhua)