What's on in Beijing (Feb 18-24)

Jing hu [Photo/Xinhua]

Exquisite jing hu

More than 50 jing hu (a Chinese bowed two-stringed instrument) are being exhibited in Beijing starting from Feb 15. Some of them are more than 100 years old.

Jing hu, or hu qin, is primarily used in Peking Opera. Small in size yet very high in pitch, the instrument plays a leading role in the accompaniment of this Chinese performance.

Learn more here.

If you go:

Time: Feb 15- March 15

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts, 2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng district.

Contact: 010 - 6655 0000