Confucius said: “Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.”

On the afternoon of Saturday, October 4th, 2025, the Austrian Guqin Association and the Chuanmener Sino-World Kulturaustausch Verein warmly invite you to our annual Austrian Guqin Ya3 Ji2 - in Chinese, means "Elegant Gathering".

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This is an open and free event—we are happy to share this ancient art that embodies stillness and profound depth with you.

Programm-Highlights ​

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🍵 Entry with Your Inner Peace: arrival with a quiet tea tasting before immersing yourself in the "State of the Tranquil of Guqin."

🎵 Masterclass Insights: Gain introductory knowledge and an appreciation for the history of the seven-stringed instrument.

🎶 Classic Performances: Enjoy live recitals of classic repertoire by accomplished Chinese and Western musicians, including LIN Jia, KE Qing, Stefan Riedl, YU Haocun,Tatiana Heider, Daping, ZHANG Chao, Philipp Mierka etc.

🌐 Trilingual Exchange: The event will be held in Chinese, English, and German.

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古琴 The Guqin, an ancient Chinese seven-stringed zither, one of the oldest musical instruments in the world and known for its ethereal tones. It's the original "Qin" and holds the premier position among the four classical arts of ancient China (Music, Go, Calligraphy, and Painting).

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Guqin's history is steeped in legend. It is said that the Guqin was first created by the mythical emperor Shennong with five musical notes that rise in pitch, from gong (宫),shang (商),jue (角),zhi (徵), to yu (羽), which correspond roughly to the notes of 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 in today's numbered musical notation. Later, two more strings were added by King Wen of Zhou (1112BC —1050BC), resulting in the seven-stringed instrument we know today. Other accounts credit Fu Xi, who crafted the Qin to play music so pure it could cleanse the world of chaos and evil spirits. In every iteration, the ancients infused their profound understanding of harmony, nature, and the universe into the instrument's design.

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The true magic of the Guqin is found not in solo contemplation, but in the shared joy of its ancient rhymes. We invite you to join our community of Zhi Yin (true friends/connoisseurs) in beautiful Vienna.

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Don't miss this opportunity to share the elegance and tranquility of a thousand-year-old art form on a beautiful autumn afternoon.

We sincerely look forward to connecting with you!

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Best for: Jugendliche, Erwachsene​.