Xiangxi Miao Flower Drum
 2016-12-20 16:49:27   Zhangjiajie Tourism Information Website  

Miao flower drum originated from Tang Dynasty, which creates its over one-thousand history. According to some maters, They learned to play flower drum when they were young. Colorful petals were put above the drum. They were not allowed to knock petals down in the process of playing the drum, which of course required excellent skill. Maybe this is why they call it flower drum later.

Miao nationalities in both Hunan Province and Guizhou Province have flower drums, while Fenghuang Miao flower drum stands out. It is a kind of slow drum, with vigorous dub. According to data collection, more than one hundred ways of playing flower drum are presented in Fenghuang Miao flower drum.

Fenghuang Miao people cherished their flower drum very much since it symbolizes their personality. What’s more, Fenghuang Miao flower drum combines dancing with sports so that it is good to one’s health. Generally, there are two kinds of flower drum: one is production model, the other is living form. Production model dissolves strong posture of Miao people in labor work. Living form takes Miao people’s daily life as its main content.

Miao drum has now become a kind of custom besides entertainment.

Translated by Becky