Changsha Tanci is a traditional performing art that combines storytelling with song, accompanied by string instruments, with or without rhyme. Performed in the Changsha dialect, it has enthralled audiences across Changsha, Yiyang, and Xiangtan for generations.Evocatively described as“yueqin (moon lute) in arms, the performer voices the wisdom of sages," this art form brings legendary tales to vividlife. Whether performed in intimate teahouses, modern theaters, onbustling streets, or through digital platforms, Changsha Tanci endures as acaptivating testament to China's cultural heritage through its lyrical storytelling and timeless artistry.

Source: Changsha Library