The mystery of playing the edge drum

The answer to playing the edge drum may be "Eight Beauty of Qinhuai". Eight beauties in Qinhuai refer to the eight beauties along Qinhuai River in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. It is said that they are very smart and beautiful, so they are widely praised. In traditional temple fairs and festivals, there are often performances of playing the edge drum, in which the stories and legends of the eight beauties of Qinhuai will be performed, so "the eight beauties of Qinhuai" has also become a mystery of playing the edge drum.

As a traditional form of folk music performance, side drums are popular in northern China, especially in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces. It is a percussion instrument, usually played by a group of drummers. During the performance, the drummer holds a drumstick and forms a circle around the drum, accompanied by singing and dancing. The music of the side drum has a beautiful melody, a strong sense of rhythm, and a strong festive atmosphere and folk culture. It is an important part of China traditional culture and one of the intangible cultural heritages of the Chinese nation.