INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
American-born Jake Pinnick embodies the spirit of Wudang, flawlessly weaving martial proficiency with the tranquil artistry of ancient
A devoted specialist of Daoism, Jake has actually been checking out standard Chinese musical instruments like the xun and the dongxiao.Jake
is playing the xun in the Zixiao Palace of Wudang Mountains, main Chinas Hubei Province./ CGTNJake is playing the xun in the Zixiao Palace
of Wudang Mountains, central Chinas Hubei Province./ CGTNJake is playing the xun in the Zixiao Palace of Wudang Mountains, main Chinas Hubei
Province./ CGTNThe xun, a wind instrument shaped like an egg with a flat bottom, boasts a history covering thousands of years, developing
from a simple, single-holed instrument to the multi-fingered flutes these days
The dongxiao, a vertical bamboo flute intrinsically connected to Daoist practice, produces a smooth, meditative noise that matches the
breathing strategies of Tai Chi.Jake, enthusiastic about sharing these ancient traditions, authored Introduction to the Dong Xiao: Learn How
to Play the Chinese Vertical Flute in 2022, offering English-language resources for international learners
He continues to teach both martial arts and the dongxiao online.Jake is playing the dongxiao in Wudang Mountains, central Chinas Hubei
Province./ CGTNJake is playing the dongxiao in Wudang Mountains, main Chinas Hubei Province./ CGTNFor more: The grace and power of Wudang
Kung FuBeyond Tai Chi: The royal splendor of Wudangs Zixiao Palace(All pictures taken by Fang Zhijun, cover image developed by CGTNs Gao
Hongmei and Liu Shaozhen)
