China competition latest worry for world’s violin-making capital, Cremona, Italy
SCMP, 25 Jun 2020
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Since the 16th century, the Italian city of Cremona has been renowned for producing high-quality violins. Traditional violin craftsmanship found in the city was added to Unesco’s list of “intangible cultural heritage” in 2012, and students from around the world come to learn the craft at Cremona’s prestigious International School of Violin-making.But the centuries-old traditional industry faces fierce competition from China, which is now the world's leading producer of cheap, bowed string instruments.
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Since the 16th century, the Italian city of Cremona has been renowned for producing high-quality violins. Traditional violin craftsmanship found in the city was added to Unesco’s list of “intangible cultural heritage” in 2012, and students from around the world come to learn the craft at Cremona’s prestigious International School of Violin-making.But the centuries-old traditional industry faces fierce competition from China, which is now the world's leading producer of cheap, bowed string instruments.
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