About the historical origin of Ansai Waist Drum

The historical origin of Ansai Waist Drums: The local (Ansai) people say that as early as in the Qin and Han Dynasties, the drums were regarded as indispensable equipment by the garrison generals as well as swords, spears, bows and arrows. Encountered enemy raids, the drums alarm, to pass the message; two armies against the battlefield, to beat the drums to cheer; victory in battle, the soldiers and drums to celebrate.

With the passage of time, the waist drum from the military use gradually developed into the local people praying to the gods, wishing for a good harvest, celebrating the Spring Festival, a folk dance, so that the waist drum has a greater mass, but in the style of drumming and performance, continue to retain some of the Qin and Han generals of the vigorous and heroic.