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The guzheng（古筝 gǔzhēng）, which dates back 3,000 years, has played an integral part in Chinese music history. The instrument has been popular for centuries because of its beautiful timbre, broad range, rich performance skills, and strong expressive power. | Learn Chinese

5.6K views · 157 reactions | A similar style of instrument is used throughout east and southeast Asian cultures. In Japanese culture, it is a "koto" and in Chinese culture it is called a "guzheng". Meijer Gardens Education Intern Lotus explains the history of how these instruments are connected, and then performs a beautiful song on the guzheng to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the opening of The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden. | Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | Facebook