When giving performances, the artist would be dressed in a long gown, and beat a drum in front him and the gongs beside him with his right hand, while sounding clappers with his left hand. The performance could either be indoors or in the open air. It was performed in the Yongkang dialect, while priority was given to singing rather than talking.

Yongkang Gu Ci is mainly about righteous people fighting the wicked and unfair of society, as well as beautiful love stories from ancient times. Of course there are also many that tell of local affairs, the landscape, customs, and traditional strategic importance of the area, like this one you're currently hearing. It says Yong Kang connects the important provinces of Jiangsu, Shanxin, and Henan and enjoys booming business.

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