In modern times nowadays, many people mistaken the suona as a funeral instrument as it is seen mostly when there is a chinese funeral being held and as it is the loudest instrument among the instruments being played for the deceased, the suona is recognized as the most common funeral instrument. However, the suona is not a funeral instrument. The suona is an instrument played for grand occasions and I hope that many people will not see it as an omnious funeral instrument.

Blowing the suona is my passion as I find it interesting and enjoy listening to the beautiful melodies I am able to play with my instrument. I also like the fact that the suona stands out among all the Chinese Orchestra instruments as it is high-pitched and can be easily heard over the whole Orchestra by recognizing the vivid sound it makes.

During most of the school Chinese Orchestra practices, I am able to sit alone in a corner or with my seniors and indulge myself in our melodious music. Occasionally, we will start playing the same song together and we will play in harmony, causing an even louder but more orderly noise. During our thirty-minute break, I usually stay in the classroom while my seniors go to the school canteen to buy food as I will then be able to hear what I am playing more clearly. During this thirty minutes, I enjoy playing all kinds of songs, from sad music pieces to lively and happy ones. I really enjoy playing the suona and I have been playing it since Primary five. At certain times, depending on my mood, I will bring my instrument home to practice more and also to relieve stress from school life. This really helps as I am able to put away my books and do something else for a change and I am also able to practice more as practice makes perfect.

No words can express my fondness for this instrument and I hope that I am able to persuade my parents to buy a suona for me as I am currently using the school's property. I also hope that people will stop showing a negative attitude towards the suona and stop thinking that it is a funeral instrument as this is not true. I hope that they will learn to appreciate this unique instrument and not loathe it.

Another activity I enjoy doing alone is taking a long walk at night or early in the morning in a quiet and peaceful place such as the beach. I enjoy doing this as this allows me to take some time off and think of the many various things that has happened during the past few days. This helps me to relax and I like to walk slowly and enjoy the breeze blowing into my face and the sound of Mother Nature, such as the waves crashing onto the coast. Additionally, taking a walk in a peaceful place helps me to 'escape' from the modern world, which is full of technology, noise pollution and air pollution, for a short period of time. This also helps me to relieve my mind, take my mind off school life and get away from the constant nagging of my parents. On certain rare occasions, I might be lucky enough to see a sunset over the sea and that would really make my day as it will be such an unforgettable and beautiful sight to behold.

Overall, playing the suona and taking a long, peaceful walk down the beach really helps me to relieve my stress and at the same time, gives me joy as I really enjoy doing these activities. I hope that everyone has something that they enjoy doing alone as life would be completely meaningless if one did not have something that he or she enjoys doing in life.