Have you heard the erhu’s captivating sound? This two-stringed instrument has woven its way through centuries, evoking deep emotion and painting vivid images of nature and human life. From ancient folk songs to modern orchestras, the erhu’s voice remains timeless. #erhu #RediscoveringTradition #worldmusictraditions #samiyusuf #CulturalHeritage | Sami Yusuf

Making a erhu requires dozens of steps to complete. The erhu is a traditional Chinese bowed string instrument with a history of over a thousand years. The erhu originated from the instrument "xiqin" of the Xi ethnic group in northern China during the Tang Dynasty. It is a bow-stringed instrument that resembles a drum with strings, with a round soundbox and two strings, played with a bamboo bow. The Tang Dynasty poet Cen Shen's verse "The central army sets up wine for returning guests, accompanie