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Which ethnic groups use drums in dance?

Which ethnic groups use drums in dance? The suggestions are as follows:

1. Han nationality

Common encouragement methods in Han dance are:

Waist drum dance (big drum dance): It is common in some festive occasions. Dancers wear waist drums and dance to the sound of drum music to show their joy and vitality.

Xiang: Dancers hold two cymbals and dance rhythmically, often performing in celebrations and folk festivals.

2. Zhuang nationality

The application of drum music in zhuang dance is very rich;

Gong and Drum Dance: With gongs and drums as the main accompaniment instruments, dancers dance their bodies in the sound of gongs and drums, which is full of passion and movement.

Saddle Encouragement: Dancers play knights, hold saddle drums, and show courage and heroism under the rhythm of drum music.

3. Tibetans

Drum music is also often used in Tibetan dance:

Da ji Encouragement: Performers hold da ji drums and show piety and joy with the dance rhythm.

4. Mongolians

The common drum music in Mongolian dance is:

Ma Touqin and the Long Drum Dance: Ma Touqin's solo echoed the drums of the Long Drum Dance, forming a unique musical feature, and dancers danced under this music.

5. Koreans

Drum music is also used in Korean dance;

Great encouragement: Dancers hold drums and dance in the drums, conveying the joy and enthusiasm of Koreans.

6. Yi people

Common drum music in yi dance is:

Pima Dance: Dancing to the sound of drum music. Dancers dance with tambourines to show their courage and heroism.

The folk dances listed above are only part of it. In many ethnic groups in China, many dances will be applied to drum music. Drum plays an important role in these dances, which enhances the atmosphere of the dance, expresses the cultural characteristics and makes the dance more lively, energetic and charming. These national dances not only show gorgeous dances, but also inherit and show the cultural heritage and spiritual outlook of different nationalities.