TheFlower Drumof southern Shanxi Province is a kind of folk dance popular in Yicheng County. The Yicheng Flower-Drum is also widely played in Hejin, Fushan, Jishan, Wanrong and Wenxi counties in southem Shanxi.
The Yicheng Flower Drum has a long history; according to historical records. It was already present in theTang Dynasty(618-907). In theQing dynasty(1644-1911), Yicheng hua gu (flower drum) was a routine performance during harvest celebrations and ancestor worship. After more than one thousand years it has not only developed into a unique folk dance, but has also spread toInner Mongolia,Tianjin, Henan, and other provinces.
The Yicheng Flower Drum is famous for its wild movements, cheerful rhythm, and style. It is usually used while marching, sitting in a square, or during a stage performance. At every important celebration, performers either march or play the drums on the streets, or they perform in a public square in front of a large crowd.
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