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2026.02.08 16:27 GMT+8

Drum towers: The heart of Dong villages

Updated 2026.02.08 16:27 GMT+8
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As the focal point of every Dong village, the drum tower serves as a gathering place for people to discuss village affairs. /CGTN

As the focal point of every Dong village, the drum tower serves as a gathering place for people to discuss village affairs. /CGTN

As the focal point of every Dong village, the drum tower serves as a gathering place for people to discuss village affairs. /CGTN

As the focal point of every Dong village, the drum tower serves as a gathering place for people to discuss village affairs. /CGTN

As the focal point of every Dong village, the drum tower serves as a gathering place for people to discuss village affairs. /CGTN

As the focal point of every Dong village, the drum tower serves as a gathering place for people to discuss village affairs. /CGTN

The drum towers are the iconic structures of the Dong people in Guizhou, serving as the cultural and communal heart of their villages. Built entirely without nails, these timber towers stand tall with intricate mortise-and-tenon craftsmanship—a masterpiece of collective wisdom.

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