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Why NASA Sent Its Melody to Space: Guqin, The Instrument Connecting Us to the Universe

May 2025 | Hong Kong

Why NASA Sent Its Melody to Space: Guqin, The Instrument Connecting Us to the Universe

The sound of this is the chosen voice of humanity, echoing through time and space. Discover the enchanting world of the guqin, a 3,000-year-old Chinese instrument chosen by NASA to represent humanity in the cosmos. Join Sotheby’s Hong Kong to explore how this ancient instrument connects us to profound wisdom and the timeless essence of human experience, resonating with both past and future generations.

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