The Winter Solstice is not only one of the 24 solar terms, but also regarded as a big festival in winter. In ancient times, there was a saying that "the winter solstice is greater than the year". Yaha Town, Kuqa City, Xinjiang, carried out the activity of "Warmth Winter Solstice, Hand in Hand Cultural and Artistic Heritage" to celebrate the winter solstice.
At the activity site, traditional musical instruments Du Taer, Re Wafu and tambourine appeared in turn. Folk artists explained the use of musical instruments to children and played them separately to show the charm of folk instruments to the masses and children. The scene was full of joy, and everyone was interested in learning traditional skills. The combination of folk musical instruments and modern dance, and the collision of traditional solar terms and folk musical instruments create a lively and festive festival atmosphere.
Later, everyone learned how to play musical instruments according to their own interests. Folk artists taught patiently and hand by hand. The children also studied hard, immersed in the charm of traditional musical instrument dance. The traditional solar terms meet with folk musical instruments, which also makes this Winter Solstice a different pleasure.
Ayeshe Abulikemu, a student of Hongguang Primary School in Yaha Town, Kuqa City, said: "Today, on the winter solstice, I learned a lot about musical instruments and dance skills from my grandparents. I am very happy today."