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Gourd Hu history

Gourd Hu, Zhuang and Buyi nationality bow and string musical instruments. The Zhuang language is called Ranbu, "Ran" is a collective name for Huqin, and "bu" is a gourd, which means a Huqin made of a gourd, so it is called a gourd Hu. Unique in shape and rich in tone, it is often used in instrumental ensembles or as the accompaniment of Zhuang opera and Bouyei opera. The gourd hu,...
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