"300 Chinese Idiom Songs" is currently being solicited to sing a part of idioms in daily life
Chinese idioms have a long history and are treasures of traditional Chinese culture, as well as a part of people's daily lives. In order to better promote idioms and help children understand the stories behind them, Cai Fuhua, the director of the Shanghai Zhongyin Chinese Musician Art Research Institute, came up with an idea: to sing idioms.
The editorial department of "300 Chinese Idiom Songs" was quickly established to solicit idiom songs from the society. Unexpectedly, after more than a month of soliciting submissions, more than 20 provinces and cities across the country have submitted nearly 200 works of lyrics and music. Among the contributors are well-known lyric and music writers, as well as language and history teachers, grassroots cultural and artistic workers, as well as many college and middle school students. Children's literature writer Wang Yanping threw in more than 10 idioms and lyrics in one breath, and also sent a book of 70 children's songs for composers to compose; 85 year old composer Deng Ronghe sends a piece of music to the editorial department at the speed of composing it every day
Expert Seminar on "300 Chinese Idiom Songs" by the Editorial Department
Converting idioms into songs may seem simple, but in reality, it is not easy. The editorial department has recently held multiple expert seminars on lyrics and music, organizing and summarizing many methods for creating Chinese idiom songs. Editor in chief Cai Fuhua said, "There are many ways to learn Chinese idioms, and singing is one of the easiest, easiest, and happiest ways to learn. From the perspective of lyric creation, it is neither a continuation of idioms, nor an explanation of idioms, nor an empty accumulation of idioms. It is about achieving intention, scenery, and emotion."
Cai Fuhua introduced that this public welfare creation will last for more than a year until 300 of the best and most popular Chinese idiom songs are selected. These songs will be collected and published, and through singing and promotion, they will give wings of music to each idiom.
