Qiang sheep-skin drum dance: Reviving ancient rhythms
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A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows a student of Wenchuan Middle School experiences the Qiang sheep-skin drum dance in Wenchuan, Sichuan. /CNSPHOTO
A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows a student of Wenchuan Middle School experiences the Qiang sheep-skin drum dance in Wenchuan, Sichuan. /CNSPHOTO
A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows students of Wenchuan Middle School experience the Qiang sheep-skin drum dance in Wenchuan, Sichuan. /CNSPHOTO
A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows students of Wenchuan Middle School experience the Qiang sheep-skin drum dance in Wenchuan, Sichuan. /CNSPHOTO
A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows students of Wenchuan Middle School experience the Qiang sheep-skin drum dance in Wenchuan, Sichuan. /CNSPHOTO
A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows students of Wenchuan Middle School experience the Qiang sheep-skin drum dance in Wenchuan, Sichuan. /CNSPHOTO
A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows students of Wenchuan Middle School experience the Qiang sheep-skin drum dance in Wenchuan, Sichuan. /CNSPHOTO
A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows students of Wenchuan Middle School experience the Qiang sheep-skin drum dance in Wenchuan, Sichuan. /CNSPHOTO
A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows students of Wenchuan Middle School experience the Qiang sheep-skin drum dance in Wenchuan, Sichuan. /CNSPHOTO
A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows students of Wenchuan Middle School experience the Qiang sheep-skin drum dance in Wenchuan, Sichuan. /CNSPHOTO
A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows a student of Wenchuan Middle School experiences the Qiang sheep-skin drum dance in Wenchuan, Sichuan. /CNSPHOTO
A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows a student of Wenchuan Middle School experiences the Qiang sheep-skin drum dance in Wenchuan, Sichuan. /CNSPHOTO
A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows students of Wenchuan Middle School experience the Qiang sheep-skin drum dance in Wenchuan, Sichuan. /CNSPHOTO
A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows students of Wenchuan Middle School experience the Qiang sheep-skin drum dance in Wenchuan, Sichuan. /CNSPHOTO
The Qiang sheep-skin drum dance is a tradition maintained by the ancient Qiang ethnic group, which has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. Initially rooted in religious rituals, the Qiang sheep-skin drum dance gradually turned into a captivating folk dance over time. The dance movements exude both power and humility, symbolizing the dancers' deep respect for the universe. It also serves as a vital medium for preserving and expressing Qiang ethnic culture, encapsulating the essence of their customs and way of life.
Recently, as part of the "Intangible Cultural Heritage Goes to School" initiative, Qiang sheep-skin drum dance inheritors have been warmly welcomed into schools, providing students with an up-close encounter with the mesmerizing allure of intangible cultural heritage.
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