I'll never cease being amazed at how ancient and yet preserved through the ages Chinese cultural heritage is

A musician asked me what is a good Chinese song. I said “Apricot Blossom and Heavenly Shadows”. He listened to them and asked me when they were composed. I said about 1180. He asked “1911?”. I said, no, 1180. He said “About 800 years ago?” Then he became silent for a second.