The implication of playing drums in Putian

The implication of playing drums in Putian is that Cai Xiang, a famous minister in Putian in Song Dynasty, praised the folk music in his hometown. Putian's folk music is most famous for its Ten Music, Eight Music and Great Advocacy. At present, there are more than 10-8 music clubs 1000 and more than 40 advocacy classes in the city. Whenever festivals and celebrations are held in urban and rural areas, these folk music societies actively participate in performances and entertain themselves. The lively and joyful scenes of melodious orchestral music and drum songs are really intoxicating. Putian's "big advocacy" originated from ancient military music. It is said that it was introduced to the local area by military musicians in the Northern Song Dynasty. Drums, gongs, Beijing gongs, cymbals and suona are the main musical instruments, which are magnificent and shocking.