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Jining counties recognized for excellent folk art

Source: chinadaily.com.cn Updated: 2021-08-20

Four counties in Jining, East China's Shandong province were included on the latest list of origins of folk arts, which was released on Aug 16 by the Shandong Department of Culture and Tourism.

The list consisted of a group of places in Shandong that are famous for various folk arts, including traditional ones like painting, calligraphy, and opera, as well as contemporary ones like photography, choruses, and oil painting. It is expected to help foster talented artists, promote traditional Chinese culture, and enrich local residents' lives.

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Performers play the suona, a traditional Chinese double-reed wood instrument, in Jining, East China's Shandong province. [Photo/jnnews.tv]

Jiaxiang county in Jining was designated the home of Southwest Shandong Wind and Percussion Music. A number of renowned suona (a traditional Chinese double-reed wood instrument) players like Ren Tongxiang were born in the county.

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