Jialing is a Tibetan double-reed air-sounding instrument with unique shape, tall shape and exquisite decoration. It is used for ensemble or accompaniment and is deeply loved by the people. Popular in Tibet Autonomous Region, Qinghai Province, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province and Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province.
Jialing is an essential musical instrument in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and is highly regarded as a dharma instrument. It is often used in religious activities, such as chanting music, Qiangmu performances and Gal performances. In Guihua Temple, Zhongdian County, Diqing Prefecture, Yunnan Province, when chanting the scriptures, he played "Duilie" in unison to praise the Bodhisattva. religious overtones.
The bands of Tibetan opera troupes affiliated with monasteries in Ganzi, Batang and Dege in Sichuan Province also use Jialing to accompany Tibetan opera. The Jialing is rarely used by Tibetans, but in Zhouqu County, Gannan Prefecture, Gansu Province, and Danba County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province, the Jialing is played at the time of marriage or funeral.