Peng'an Grass-pulling Gongs and Drums
Gongs and drums for weeding "Gongs and drums for weeding" is a form of labor music that is popular in the vast rural areas of our county. It is played by one person, who beats the gong and drum. Under the guidance of the rhythm of the gongs and drums, the crowd keeps weeding rhythmically. At the same time, someone sings folk songs, and the drums stop and start. The singing has a lead and a chorus. The labor scene is tense, enthusiastic, and full of vitality and vigor, making the labor loose and tight, and relaxed. Therefore, this form of musical labor on the hillside and in the field is very popular among farmers. "Gongs and drums for weeding" has a significant impact and positive effect on the production and life of farmers. 1. It can drive away other animals and ensure work safety; 2. It can improve work efficiency and overcome negative sabotage; 3. It can please the body and mind, relieve fatigue, and increase labor enthusiasm; 4. It can play a role in recruiting jobs. The history of "Gongs and drums for weeding" in our county can be said to be profound and long, but because of its mass and universal nature, it is not a family-inherited skill, so the age of its creation cannot be verified, but it was created around the time when gongs and drums were invented. The "Haocao Gonggu" has a significant impact and value on the lives, production, research history, and creation of modern folk music of the working people, and should be deeply explored and reasonably utilized. (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.) (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.)