Song Ci is an important part of ancient Chinese literature, known alongside Tang poetry as the "twin peaks". Ci originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty, featuring masters like Su Shi, Xin Qiji, and Li Qingzhao.
皇州春满群芳丽。 散异香旖旎。 鳌宫开宴赏佳致。 举笙歌鼎沸。 永日迟迟和风媚。 柳色烟凝翠。 唯恐日西坠。 且乐欢醉。