At the 2026 Beijing International Film Festival, Tyva Kyzy — the world's only all-female throat singing group from Russia's Tuva region — captivated audiences by merging ancient Siberian traditions with modern cinematic artistry. Led by Choduraa Tumat, the first woman awarded the title "People's Khoomei Musician of Tuva," the group continues to challenge centuries-old norms in the male-dominated practice of khoomei (throat singing).
During a cultural exchange session, CGTN's Ali shared the iconic bamboo forest scene from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon with Tumat, sparking an impromptu musical interpretation. The collaboration highlighted unexpected synergies between the resonant harmonics of Siberian throat singing and the visual poetry of Chinese martial arts cinema.
This year's festival, running through April 26, emphasizes cross-cultural dialogue through its "Belt and Road" film programming. Tyva Kyzy's participation underscores growing artistic exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Eurasian cultural communities.
