Zhanian: A traditional Tibetan musical instrument
Zhanian is a Tibetan musical instrument that has a long history. According to historical records, it originated from theNgari area, later on it was gradually spread throughout Tibet, and up until now it has a 600 to 700 hundred year-long history. “Zhanian”means “the moving sound”, there are several types such as six-stringed, eight-stringed and sixteen-stringed ones. Amongst which, the six-stringed Zhanian is the most popular, widely used in various places in Tibet. The Zhanian normally is made from cedar wood, red wood, walnut tree wood or sandalwood, its skin is made of sheepskin or python skin. In 2014, Zhaxi was listed in the 4th batch of the National Intangible Heritage.
Six-stringed Zhanian[Photo/ Tibet.cn]
Zhanian made of python skin [Photo/ Tibet.cn]
Zhanian making[Photo/Xinhua]
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An artist is playing Zhanian [Photo/Xinhua]
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