Hebei Renqiu Drum Research

Renqiu most distinctive folk art, it should be the most important Renqiu drum.Renqiu drum from the Ming Dynasty, dating back more than400years of history, isrumored to be subjected to " Liang Hongyu drumming against gold " inspired arising, nowmainly in the traditional folk culture festival. Its biggest feature is threefold: First, largestature. General drumhead about two meters in diameter, with the whole yellow leather isrefined, there are more than1,600pieces of nails, can stand off8-10people at the samebeat; Second drum accent thick. When the drum skirmishing, there Wanmabentengmomentum; Three is properly coordinated. When drummer into the state, with cymbals,small gongs, clang clang and other traditional folk songs, instrumental music, drum toheighten the overall atmosphere, enhanced appeal performances. Renqiu drum was selectedin2006as a non-material cultural heritage protection in Hebei project. And participated inthe2007Beijing Olympics500-day countdown celebration of drumming performances, willRenqiu this very local characteristics of folk culture pushed to the national level shows, gotpeople alike.2008, the Fourth King Competition drums drumming and China NorthernInvitational held in Shijiazhuang, won the " Silver Drum King" title.Renqiu drum has a heritage of folk tradition, rich people’s leisure life, strengthen thecohesion between the masses and other important values. However, in the commodityeconomy, contemporary media, universal education and other living, production greatlychanged today, Renqiu drum heritage and performances in trouble, how to change thestatus quo, development and protection of Renqiu drum become pressing issues.Renqiu drum revitalization, either in the form of improved performance, improve thequality of the artist or the policy of government support, we need to think carefully studied,Renqiu drum tradition and continuity is also a traditional Chinese folk art form of the futureface.