The log of Tibetan poplar is the primary material used to make the Sholha Tibetan drum. The drum head, made of bovine hide, is bound with glue simmered from the same material. What sets Sholha drum apart is the procedure of painting on the drum head, by which craftsmen express the beauty they hold within.
A team of over a dozen Chinese medical experts carried out a two-week medical aid mission in Ethiopia in August, providing free consultations, performing surgeries and training local doctors.
Under the theme of "Bridging History through Digitalization, Building Civilization with Intelligence", the World Internet Conference Cultural Heritage Digitalization Forum highlights groundbreaking projects that integrate technology with cultural preservation. One of the key focuses is Xi'an's own pioneering work in this regard, including the digital restoration of the Terracotta Warriors at the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Center's use of digital platforms to sustain and promote intangible cultural heritage.
Dramyen, also known as six-string instrument, is said to have a history of 700 years. It is the primary accompanying instrument for the folk dances Duixie and Nangma. Zha in Tibetan means sound, and Nian pleasant to hear, thus, Zhanian literally means a lute with pleasant sounds.
