Lecture by Professor Dr. Wang Baolong lecture in the twenty-first talk of the "Tan Lark Sye Lecture Series"
The 21st session of the "Tan Lark Sye Lecture Series," organized by the Institute of International Education, New Era University College (IIE, NEUC) and the Tan Lark Sye Institute, was held on 30 August. The guest speakers for this event was Professor Dr. Wang Baolong from Xinjiang Arts University, who also serves as the Director of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Music Research Institute at Heze University. It was attended by more than 130 people.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Wang holds a Ph.D. from the Central Conservatory of Music, specializing in contemporary Chinese music. He is currently working at Xinjiang Arts University and serves as the Director of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Music Research Institute at Heze University. As of 2022, Dr. Wang has led and completed four national-level research projects, one regional-level (autonomous region) project, and four collaborative projects.
This lecture was titled "A Silk Road Journey through Xinjiang’s Music." The speaker first introduced Uyghur song and dance music, focusing on the commonalities and characteristics of "Zhuma" and "Sanam" music, which are widely circulated in Uyghur-inhabited areas. He then discussed the historical origins of Sanam, with an emphasis on the current state, musical features, and unique lyrics of Kucha Sanam. Additionally, he elaborated on the connection between Kucha Sanam and the ancient Kucha music and dance tradition. The event was moderated by Dr. Wong Siew Jye from NEUC. It received enthusiastic feedback, with the audience actively participating in the Q&A session and eagerly engaging in discussions.
