Reviving the Peony Ancient Ballads in Pingtung, Taiwan Region
In Pingtung, the Peony Ancient Ballads are revived by the Xinbaojiang Ancient Ballad Class, turning endangered tunes into a vibrant living heritage on the island of Taiwan.
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