| Others Music : Chinese Orchestra The Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) Digitised samples of how these instruments sound are also available. Music : Traditional Musical Instruments Chinese Historical and Cultural Project: Music This site shows photos of Sheng (Pan Pipe), Di-Zi (Flute), Ruan (Guitar) and many other traditional musical instruments. In addition, some information on Chinese Drums and Bianzhong Bells is also available here. Heritage: Architecture The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is one of the few remaining examples of historical Chinese Courtyard architecture. Its location in Georgetown, Penang is evidence of an established Chinese settlement by the 19th Century. Preservation work was carried out in 1990 and completed by 1996, and this exceptional undertaking won the 2000 UNESCO-Asia Pacific Awards for Culture Heritage Preservation.
Decorative Arts : Embroidery The Development of Embroidery throughout Chinese History Embroidery combines the essence of painting and calligraphy and presents traditional Chinese culture through the colorful threads of the skilled embroiderer. As one of the ancient handicrafts of China, embroidery has greatly contributed to the progress and enhancement of China's material civilization. Visit this site to learn more about embroidery throughout Chinese History |
