Having been the idol of Miao, Yi and Wa ethnic groups, the wooden drum is the symbol of the existence and prosperity of these people. The wooden drum dance is a sacred folk dance to them, reflecting their worship of ancestors and nature. As history goes on, the wooden drum's functions of assembling and sending messages is gradually fading. Now it's mainly used as an instrument of etiquette instrument and a musical instrument.
The wooden drum is a holy object worshipped by these minorities. They think that the wooden drum is a tool for reaching the gods and a drum that reaches heaven. They have an expression that "life relies on water, and propriety relies on the wooden drum". It can't be touched unless for a special occasion. People beat it only when offering sacrifices, reporting an alarm or during large collective activities such as festivals and happy occasions.
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