Erhu making in Meicun, is on Jiangsu province's list of intangible cultural heritage protection, according to Wan Jiang of Wuxi New Area's publicity department.

Meicun produces about 25 percent of all erhu for China's medium and high-end markets, according to the local government.

The town is also the hub of Wuxi's erhu performing arts.

Since 2011, Meicun has been the permanent host of China's highest-level erhu performing event. In 2012, the Erhu Culture Park, a facility for erhu production, performing, training and related cultural activities, was launched in the town.

With a number of erhu-themed events held in Meicun, the ancient town in the Wuxi National Hi-Tech District is a central stage for erhu performing arts. Provided to China Daily

From left: Using an erhu made in Meicun, renowned Chinese erhu artist plays during the Vision China event in September 2018 in London. Erhu artists from Meicun play in San Antonio, Texas in the United States. An artist from Meicun playing erhu on a street in Germany attracts the attention of local residents. Photos provided to China Daily

(China Daily Global 09/17/2019 page15)