Papatoetoe Library Performance 指筝朝夕 筝筝日上（十）

May in New Zealand is known for its changeable weather, but it is also ‘Music Month,’ with performances and events held across the country to celebrate and share music with the wider community.

On the 21st of May 2020, Zheng’s Music Studio was invited to perform at Papatoetoe Library as part of New Zealand Music Month.

At the start of the programme, teacher Lin Zheng introduced the guzheng, explaining its structure, characteristics, and history. She then performed several classical works, including Fisherman’s Song at Dusk and Battling the Typhoon. The audience, mainly local residents, was deeply impressed by the expressive range and power of the instrument, with many asking questions after the performance.

The event received a very positive response and helped further interest in Chinese traditional music within the community. Zheng’s Music Studio remains committed to community engagement and cultural exchange, and continues to share the beauty of the guzheng with audiences across New Zealand.

谈起新西兰的五月，代表词可以是瑟瑟寒风、阴雨连绵、秋高气爽、落英缤纷，也可以是丝竹管弦、余音绕梁、如沐春风、袅袅不绝……每年的五月，也是新西兰的”音乐月”，每座城市都有密集而精彩的音乐活动，旨在为更多的音乐人提供展示的平台，让更多的民众受到音乐的熏陶。

       今年的五月，在5月21日这个爱意浓浓又情意满满的日子里，筝乐工作室有幸受邀参加新西兰音乐月—— Papatoetoe 图书馆的展演活动，同时，这也是工作室“指筝朝夕，筝筝日上”第十次走进社区系列活动。

   活动伊始，为了听众们更加深入了解古筝，郑琳老师详细介绍了古筝——这一中国传统乐器的构造、特点及发展历史。在本次展演中，郑琳老师分别为大家带来了《渔舟唱晚》、《战台风》等经典名曲。在场的观众大多为新西兰本地居民，她们对这一看似纤弱的乐器所能展现的情感、张力、感染力所震惊，反响极为热烈。对于此次活动的成功举办，郑老师感慨：“活动结束后，他们问我了很多古筝相关的问题。观众们对于中国传统音乐的热情和兴趣让我既惊讶，又感动。”

从创办宗旨出发，新西兰筝乐工作室一直积极致力于参与社区与公益活动。我们非常荣幸能够有机会参与到弘扬中国传统文化、展示世界文化多样性和推进多民族文化融合这一系列活动中来。新西兰筝乐工作室也将继续踏实前行，为新西兰本地热爱古筝的听众们带来更多更美好的体验。