Ansai waist drum is one of the unique traditional cultures in China. Where did it originate?

The formation and development of Ansai waist drum is closely related to the local historical and geographical environment and customs. Ansai is located in the north of Yan 'an area in Shaanxi Province, with vast territory and criss-crossing gullies. Yanhe River meanders through the territory, which is a typical loess plateau landform. Historically, it is a military town, known as "the throat of the upper county" and "the lock key of the north gate", and it is one of the frontier fortresses to resist foreign invasion. According to local legends, as early as the Qin and Han Dynasties, waist drums were regarded as indispensable equipment as swords, guns, bows and arrows by garrison soldiers. In case of enemy raid, drum alarm and send messages; The two armies fought to cheer with drums; After the victory of the battle, the foot soldiers beat drums to celebrate. With the passage of time, the waist drum gradually developed from military use into a folk dance for local people to pray for gods, wish a bumper harvest and celebrate the Spring Festival, thus making the waist drum more mass. However, in the style and performance of drum music, the heroic spirit of some Qin and Han soldiers has been retained.

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