Beijing's Vibe of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Chinese Solar Terms-Major Heat

The arrival of Major Heat signals that summer is in full swing and everything is flourishing. On July 22, the last solar term of summer, Major Heat, arrives as scheduled. This solar term is marked by scorching sun, abundant rainfall and fragrant, ripening fruits. Everything is teeming with energy in a nearly unprecedented fashion.

The "Beijing's Vibe of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Chinese Solar Terms", a short video series jointly produced by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and CRI Online, presents the episode of Major Heat. This episode highlights the Art of Guqin, an intangible cultural heritage item with Beijing's characteristics. You will find out how the inheritor of this intangible cultural heritage item made a guqin following a method dating back over 1,000 years, and performed a piece of pure tones to add a touch of refreshing coolness to the fiery days.