Celebrating a land of wonder and music

Echoes of Strings premieres in Shanghai, portraying the rich culture of Inner Mongolia

Aviolin, an instrument cherished for centuries in the heart of Europe, finds itself nestled in a Mongolian yurt, resonating with the soulful strains of a horsehead fiddle.

The unexpected pairing is the heart of Echoes of Strings, a documentary that premiered in Shanghai on March 29, weaving together the legacies of Italy and China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region through the unifying language of music.

The documentary follows the journey of Luca Stradivari, heir to a celebrated Italian family of violin makers, and Usgal, a musician from Inner Mongolia carrying the torch of traditional music.