The most popular ancient dance of the Tujia people is the "copper drum dance".
The copper drum dance originated in the Tang Dynasty, and has been perfected and enriched in the course of more than a thousand years. Copper Drum Dance is a traditional dance of the Tujia ethnic group, which has a long history of more than a thousand years. This kind of dance is usually performed outdoors or in public **** occasions in the farming community, which can express people's love for life and reverence for nature, and show the bold and unrestrained personality of the Tujia people and their enthusiastic and unrestrained artistic style. The dance steps of the copper drum dance are robust and powerful, and with the sound of the national instrument copper drum and other melodies, it is very rich in rhythm and sense of power.
The Bronze Drum Dance is usually performed in outdoor squares or village fairs, and the dance expresses various aspects of the traditional life of the Tujia people, such as family, agriculture, hunting, and praying for blessings. The copper drum of the copper drum dance is a very rhythmic and rhythmic musical instrument, which is combined with the traditional dance of the Tujia people to create a unique performance form rich in ethnic characteristics. Copper drum dance is difficult to dance, requires flexibility, coordination and strength of the dancer's body, the dancers who dance the copper drum dance need to go through a long period of skillful training before they can complete.
The Importance of Copper Drum Dance
The copper drum dance of the Tujia ethnic group is a very important cultural heritage and folk dance. It is not only a representative of the traditional culture of the Tujia people, but also an important part of Chinese folk literature and art, which is of great significance in enhancing national identity, promoting national unity, and carrying forward local culture.