Xiangxi Miao drum dance is popular in Jishou City and Fenghuang, Luxi, Baojing, Huayuan, Guzhang and other counties in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province. According to historical documents, the dance originated before the Han Dynasty and was produced in the Miao sacrificial activities. With the changes of the times, Miao drum dance has become the most favorite dance art form of the Miao people. There are dozens of types of Xiangxi Miao drum dance, the most common ones are flower drum dance, monkey drum dance, women's single drum dance, men's single drum dance, reunion drum dance, etc. These dances have distinct characteristics. The performers beat the drums and dance with a brisk rhythm. They beat the drums with both hands alternately, jump with their feet alternately, twist their whole bodies constantly, and stretch their movements generously. The monkey drum dance is clever and changeable, humorous and humorous; the flower drum dance is gentle and charming, with a soft body; the male and female drum dances are mostly kneeling and short, with bold and vigorous movements; the female drum dance is flexible and implicit and lyrical; the reunion drum dance is grand and exciting and lively. The history of Xiangxi Miao drum dance is very long. In the process of fighting with foreign forces and the feudal court, Miao drum horns played a role in calling and inspiring the people, forming a huge national cohesion. Miao drums have become sacred objects of Xiangxi Miao. Since ancient times, the performance of Miao drum dance has contained the pious faith of the Miao people and the national spirit of courage to create and tenacious struggle. The protection and development of Xiangxi Miao drum dance is of great significance to the study of the history, war, religion, migration, production, love, folk customs, etc. of the Miao people. Shi Shunmin Shi Shunmin (Xiangxi Miao drum dance) Shi Shunmin, the second batch of "national intangible cultural heritage project inheritors" in Hunan Province, has been influenced by the environment since childhood and loves Miao drum dance. He has participated in provincial, state and municipal Miao drum dance performances many times. From March 1962 to March 1985, he worked as a farmer in Shuer Village, Zhaiyang Township, Jishou City. During this period, he participated in the provincial ethnic minority art performances (performing Miao drums) for many times; in September 1982, he participated in the Second National Ethnic Minority Traditional Sports Meeting (performing Miao drums); from March 1985 to April 1986, he performed at the Hall of Music in Zhaiyang Township, Jishou City......More>>>Hong FuqiangHong Fuqiang (Miao drumming) The second batch of "national intangible cultural heritage project inheritors" in Hunan Province, male, Miao, from Mita Village, Hulu Town, Baojing County, Hunan Province, born on January 30, 1936, orphaned since childhood, raised by his grandfather and grandmother. Hong Fuqiang's grandfather and grandmother were the best drummers in Lvdongshan District. Grandpa Hong Rongke played the men's short-pile Miao drum, and grandmother Zhang played the women's high-pile Miao drum. The men's Miao drum moves are majestic and powerful, while the women's Miao drum moves are relaxed, lively and beautiful. When Hong Fuqiang was eight or nine years old, he fell in love with Miao drums under the influence of his grandfather and grandmother, and in their... More >>> Shi Shunmin Shi Shunmin (Xiangxi Miao Drum Dance) The second batch of "National Intangible Cultural Heritage Project Inheritors" in Hunan Province, Shi Shunmin was influenced by the environment since childhood and loved Miao drum dance. He participated in provincial, state and municipal Miao drum dance performances many times. From March 1962 to March 1985, he worked as a farmer in Shuer Village, Zhaiyang Township, Jishou City. During this period, he participated in the provincial ethnic minority art performances (performing Miao drums) for many times; in September 1982, he participated in the Second National Ethnic Minority Traditional Sports Meeting (performing Miao drums); from March 1985 to April 1986, he performed at the Hall of Music in Zhaiyang Township, Jishou City......More>>>Hong FuqiangHong Fuqiang (Miao drumming) The second batch of "national intangible cultural heritage project inheritors" in Hunan Province, male, Miao, from Mita Village, Hulu Town, Baojing County, Hunan Province, born on January 30, 1936, orphaned since childhood, raised by his grandfather and grandmother. Hong Fuqiang's grandfather and grandmother were the best drummers in Lvdongshan District. Grandpa Hong Rongke played the men's short-pile Miao drum, and grandmother Zhang played the women's high-pile Miao drum. The men's Miao drum moves are majestic and powerful, while the women's Miao drum moves are relaxed, lively and beautiful. When Hong Fuqiang was eight or nine years old, he fell in love with Miao drums under the influence of his grandfather and grandmother, and...more>>>Shi Shunmin (Xiangxi Miao Drum Dance) Shi Shunmin, the second batch of "National Intangible Cultural Heritage Project Inheritors" in Hunan Province, was influenced by the environment since childhood and loved Miao drum dance. He participated in provincial, state and municipal Miao drum dance performances many times. From March 1962 to March 1985, he worked as a farmer in Shuer Village, Zhaiyang Township, Jishou City. During this period, he participated in the provincial ethnic minority art performances (performing Miao drums) for many times; in September 1982, he participated in the Second National Ethnic Minority Traditional Sports Meeting (performing Miao drums); from March 1985 to April 1986, he performed at the Hall of Music in Zhaiyang Township, Jishou City......More>>>Hong FuqiangHong Fuqiang (Miao drumming) The second batch of "national intangible cultural heritage project inheritors" in Hunan Province, male, Miao, from Mita Village, Hulu Town, Baojing County, Hunan Province, born on January 30, 1936, orphaned since childhood, raised by his grandfather and grandmother. Hong Fuqiang's grandfather and grandmother were the best drummers in Lvdongshan District. Grandpa Hong Rongke played the men's short-pile Miao drum, and grandmother Zhang played the women's high-pile Miao drum. The men's Miao drum moves are majestic and powerful, while the women's Miao drum moves are relaxed, lively and beautiful. When Hong Fuqiang was eight or nine years old, he fell in love with Miao drums under the influence of his grandfather and grandmother-in-law, and he played with them......more>>>Hong Fuqiang (Miao drumming) The second batch of "national intangible cultural heritage project inheritors" in Hunan Province, male, Miao, from Mita Village, Hulu Town, Baojing County, Hunan Province, was born on January 30, 1936. He grew up without a father or mother and was raised by his grandfather and grandmother. Hong Fuqiang's grandfather and grandmother were the best drummers in Lvdongshan District. His grandfather Hong Rongke played the men's short-pole Miao drum, and his grandmother Zhang played the women's high-pole Miao drum. The men's Miao drum has majestic and powerful movements, while the women's Miao drum has relaxed, lively and beautiful movements. When Hong Fuqiang was eight or nine years old, he fell in love with Miao drums under the influence of his grandfather and grandmother-in-law, and he played with them......more>>>