The folk music "Stepping on Drum Dance" comes from the album "Chinese Music Map: Listening to Guizhou Miao Folk Songs and Songs Collection"

Drum stepping Dance, Si Fang Dance

Folk music ethnic group: Miao region: Guizhou

Miao Wooden Drum: Yang Shengwen

Drum and drum music are extremely ancient and important elements in Miao culture, and wooden drums, the oldest drum passed down in Miao villages, are made of round wood, elongated, and covered with cowhide at both ends. When singing and dancing, the wooden drums are placed horizontally on a frame, and the elderly hold hammers to beat the drums. The crowd surrounds them, stepping on the ground with vigor and vigorous dance.

Wooden drums can be seen as symbols of ethnic groups and were originally considered sacrificial vessels. In the ancient beliefs of the Miao people, it was believed that when worshipping the deceased, with a single blow of the lusheng and three sticks of wooden drums, spirits could return to their ancestors. Wooden drums are also used for praying and blessing, praying for a bountiful harvest in the village, prosperity of people and animals, stability and happiness. Nowadays, in Yiying festivals and major events, there is always the resounding and powerful sound of wooden drums, as well as the passionate and powerful wooden drums, which push the festive atmosphere to a climax, joyfully celebrating the beauty of life and expressing emotions towards the abundance of endless life.