Rewben Mashangva (left), an Indian folk musician and singer, tries a flute from the Jingpo ethnic group in Longchuan county, Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province, Oct 17, 2024. [Photo by Chen Liubing/chinadaily.com.cn]
Rewben Mashangva, a folk music guru in India, tried playing the erhu, a two-stringed Chinese instrument, after watching a performance by an YMU student named Zhang Fuxue.
During the delegation's visit to the university, Mashangva sang a song written by himself, which was dedicated to women. The song, with its tenderness and emotion, triggered loud applauses from the Chinese audiences.
He also tried a flute from the Jingpo ethic group, after listening to a flute performance by Jingpo artist Zhang Long during the delegation's visit to Longchuan county, Dehong Dai and Jingpo autonomous prefecture in Yunnan.
The singer, in his 60s, has visited China several times. He also attended the Shanghai International Film Festival last year.
While visiting Longchuan county, Mashangva was so amazed by the conservation of traditional cultural heritage. "My hometown used to own many traditional architectures and symbolics, but now they are all gone because the younger generation prefers a western style, including music."
"I am trying my best to protect our local music and culture," he said.
During the visit, the Indian musicians were amazed and touched by China and were full of strong interest in everything China. Naga decided to learn Mandarin to better explore China, while Swu warmly invited his Chinese counterparts to visit India, jointly celebrate local festivals and experience local culture.
