What do you mean by playing gongs and drums in Daye?

Playing Daye gongs and drums is a traditional folk art activity in Shigu District, Yiyang City, China Province. This activity originated in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 500 years. Daye gongs and drums are not only a folk opera performance art, but also a manifestation of traditional culture. It represents the traditional aesthetic concept and custom culture of the Chinese nation and is an important part of the treasure house of Chinese culture.

Grandpa Ye's touring gongs and drums performances are varied, ranging from exaggerated and humorous comic sketches to delicate and touching opera aria. The actor vividly shows the plot of the drama to the audience with the rhythm of gongs and drums and the rhyme of words. At the same time, Grandpa Ye's touring gongs and drums also have unique performance characteristics, such as strong sound effects, compact plots and rich forms, which make the audience feel rich local customs while enjoying the performance.

Ye Daye's playing gongs and drums is a provincial intangible cultural heritage project in Hunan, which has been highly valued and supported by the state and local governments. In order to protect and develop this traditional culture, Yiyang municipal government has formulated a series of policies and measures, such as strengthening publicity, building performance venues and training actors. At the same time, people from all walks of life actively participate in the protection and development of Daye tourism gongs and drums, promote their modernization and internationalization, and let more people know and like this folk culture and art.