[1] For most people, gourds are for eating, not for making music. In Chinese music, gourds fall into one of the eight categories of instruments and produce some of the most essential sounds in a ...

Lagenaria siceraria is a vine grown for its fruit, which can either be harvested young and used as a vegetable, or harvested mature, dried, and used as a bottle, utensil, or pipe.

From the earliest playable musical instruments to their roles in a modern four-section orchestra, Chinese traditional instruments and their 8,000-year history explained. The ‘Chinese bagpipes ...

Niu's bottle gourd works feature elements of plum blossom, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum-four of the favorite subjects of well-known Chinese painters and calligraphers throughout the course of ...

It is great for the stomach and light on digestion. Take a look. Bottle Gourd Recipes-Did you know that bottle gourd, popularly known as lauki across most Indian households, is believed to be one of ...