In the heart of Amdo County, nestled in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, 70-year-old Yugu sits by his modest home, the haunting notes of the eagle flute drifting across the plateau 🌄. This ancient instrument, carved from eagle bone, has been passed down through generations in his family.
\"It's not just music,\" says Yugu, his eyes reflecting both wisdom and worry. \"It's our soul, our history.\"
But time is catching up with him. With his eyesight fading and his hands not as steady as they once were, he's on a mission to find someone to carry on this melodic legacy. Traditionally, the art would pass to the next of kin, but his daughter never quite caught the eagle flute's call.
\"She was more into modern tunes,\" he chuckles softly, \"always humming pop songs instead.\" 🎧
Now, his hopes rest on his granddaughter, a spirited young girl with a curiosity for the old ways. \"She reminds me of myself at her age,\" he says. \"Maybe she'll hear the flute's song.\"
For the younger generation in Xizang and beyond, the eagle flute represents a link to their roots 🦅. In a world buzzing with smartphones and streaming apps, the gentle melody of this flute is a reminder of the stories and traditions that shaped them.
Will his granddaughter embrace the eagle flute and keep its echoes alive? The future of this cultural gem hangs in the balance, waiting to see if the next generation will take up the call.
Reference(s):
Lingering Melody on the Plateau: To continue culture of eagle flute
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