The morning of April 27th saw three beauties in traditional Chinese costumes dancing and singing while striking "fou" at the Xiangshuixia Scenic Spot. An ancient musical instrument, the "fou", was been used in the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

The "fou", an ancient tool that was used to hold foodstuffs or liquids, developed into a musical instrument over time. In the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, 2008 "fou" were played for emphasis during the countdown to the Games, all of which made the instrument popular across the world.

According to officials of the scenic spot, it will be the first time for three of the ten "fou"s, which cost over RMB 1 million at an auction, to be shown in Guangzhou during the coming May Day holiday.

With the mould destroyed, the 2008 "fou" shown at the opening ceremony of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games can not be reproduced. After the Games, all the "fou" were numbered and auctioned.

The "fou" features a unique design and is made of resin of fiberglass reinforced plastic, wood, steel frames and leather. Additionally, they are equipped with LED lamps and therefore, while being struck, give off flashes of light. Professionals have been invited to put on the performance.

Covering 3,500 mu, the Xiangshuixia Scenic Spot, located in the core section of a 398-square-kilometer ecologic area and along the LiuxiRiver, is expected to attract an investment of RMB 300 million. The first phase of the project, including flowers, waterfalls, a river floating attraction and a plank road built on wooden brackets fixed into cliffs, is now open for visitors. The second phase is underway.

Source: english.gz.gov.cn

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