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Introduction to beating gongs and drums

Playing gongs and drums generally refers to playing gongs and drums in Suizhou, also known as drumming. It is a popular Han folk art form in Dahongshan, Suizhou City, Hubei Province, and is mainly used for offering sacrifices. It is a "ritual song" in Han folk songs, played with gongs and drums and sung by singers. It is spread in Liulin, Luoyangdian, He Dian, Junchuan, Sanligang and other towns in the south of Suizhou. Playing gongs and drums is generally to celebrate birthdays, children's full moon or one year old, blessing and so on. And specially invited artists to sing in their own halls. Another Yiwu beat gongs and drums.