Awe-inspiring gongs and drums
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Jinnan awe-inspiring gongs and drums was the folk traditional percussion that was born and became popular in Linfen, Shanxi Province. It was officially selected as the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists. Due to the versatility and majesty, it is called "awe-inspiring gongs and drums". It always emerges among the populace every Chinese New Year, festive harvests, gatherings and parades. The awe-inspiring gongs and drums which was a traditional form of folk art, began in the Yao and Shun eras and had a history of more than 4,000 years. Featuring with plain and elegant, pure and fit characteristics, awe-inspiring gongs and drums contains strong artistic charm and appeal, representing the classics of Chinese drum music. It has four aesthetic characteristics of form, sound, music, and performance. In the development of history, Jinnan awe-inspiring gongs and drums has finally developed into the "No. 1 Drum in the World" as we see today by absorbing the essence of drum music from different eras. It gives people the impression of strength, passion and great power.
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