What is the meaning of banging gongs and drums in Beijing neighborhoods

Banging gongs and beating drums is a traditional folk celebratory activity, which is also often seen in Beijing neighborhoods. The beating of gongs and drums can create a joyful atmosphere and convey the blessings of joyous events. It can be said that beating the gongs and drums represents joy, celebration and blessing, and is a way to bless others. In Beijing neighborhoods, for example, when there is a new marriage or a newborn baby is born, neighbors will pick up the gongs and drums together, sing and dance as a way to bless the newcomers and express their blessings to them.