Qiyuan Village "Dragon Drum"

Beijing
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The "Dragon Drum" of Qiyuan Village, formerly known as the "Pot Drum", originated from the local villagers' hope and desire to eliminate disasters and protect peace. It was the music played by the villagers when they invited the "Goddess" and the team to protect the emperor. Later, it was played in activities such as praying for rain, sacrifices and temple fairs. In the fourth month of the eighth year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, there was a severe drought in the capital. The emperor sent the Minister of Rites to pray for rain but failed. Suddenly, he heard that when Qiyuan Village went to Heilongtan to pray for rain, sweet dew fell from the sky. The emperor was very pleased and issued an imperial decree to reward the palace with a dragon banner, eight dragon drums, and 48 pairs of mandarin duck cymbals. Since then, the pot drum has been renamed "Dragon Drum". Based on this, it can be inferred that the "Dragon Drum" of Qiyuan Village has a history of more than 260 years. The "Dragon Drum" of Qiyuan Village has been passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth and heart. It was most prosperous in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. It was often invited to perform at nearby temple fairs and enjoyed a high reputation in the northwest of Beijing. The "Dragon Drum" has been passed down for seven generations, with a total of thirty-six sets of ancient scores. Currently, six sets of authentic drum music, namely "Three Pots", "Six Pots", "Seven Pots", "Mixed Dragons", "Double Cymbals" and "Fighting Quail" have been sorted out and played.

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