An encyclopedia of Indian classical music in the Chinese language has been unveiled on Wednesday at an Indian Embassy by the Deputy Ambassador of India, Dr. Acquino Vimal, and renowned Bharatnatyam exponent Leela Samson.
Authored by noted Chinese musician and scholar Prof Chen Ziming, the book titled ‘The Music Cultural of India’ traces back the origins of various music forms.
Vimal, while launching the book, said the growing popularity of Indian music in China shows that is a powerful means to bring people of the two countries closer.
Praising Chen’s contribution towards popularizing Indian music in China, he said, “His book has great significance. It has a systematic exposition of musical culture in India.”
Vimal also emphasized on the significance being given by India to promote people to people exchanges between the two countries.
The 86-year-old Chen is a celebrated violinist and had spent decades in India studying Indian music. He is associated with China Conservatory of Music, a leading institution for the study of traditional musical instruments and Chinese music.
