In 2003, Chinese Guqin art was selected as a "Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO, which has also been recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in China. In this episode, Ms. Lisa K. Heller, the Consul General of the United States in Guangzhou, will join the host Vivian Ma to seek guidance from the Lingnan Guqin inheritors. After undergoing the practice of sword dancing and calligraphy as "external skills" of Guqin, as amateurs who have never touched Guqin before, can they learn the well-known piece "A Sound of Laughter in the Vast Sea"?
In the past century, American jazz has deeply influenced global music and art forms. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization considers it a "bridge for dialogue and understanding." Ms. Lisa K. Heller, together with the host Vivian, will open a mysterious door and follow American jazz musicians on a journey through the evolution of jazz. With the addition of a master of Lingnan Guqin and the host, can they successfully cross over to form an improvisational jazz band?
Life is like a vast ocean, and it's a great treasure to find a soulmate who truly understands you. When Lingnan Guqin meets American Jazz, the Eastern melodies blend harmoniously with the Western beats, creating a magical symphony. Let's enjoy the beauty of music and friendship together!
