Basic Introduction Chinese Name: Bench Type: Miao Musical Instrument Popular Area: Guizhou Province Production Material: Hardwood Bench, a sounding instrument that Miao people hit each other. Popular in Xingren, Xingyi, Zhenfeng, Leishan and Ping Huang. ? It has a long history. It is said that as early as when Miao ancestors migrated to Guizhou, people used the name of playing benches to shake mountains and forests in order to boost morale and drive away wild animals. From then on, the bench is not only a necessary daily necessities for every household in Miao village, but also a dance tool for Miao festivals and dances. Benches are mostly made of hardwood. The countertop is generally 22 cm ~ 30 cm long and 12 cm ~ 15 cm wide. There are many styles of bench legs, and the height of the bench is about 20 cm. There is a cross bar between the legs of the stool, which can be held by hand. Two is a pair. ? When playing, the left hand and the right hand each hold a stool, touching each other to pronounce, and the timbre is crisp and loud. There is no fixed pitch. Mostly used in folk dances, bench dances and festivals, festivals on the bronze drum accompaniment. From the third day to the thirteenth day of the first month, it is the annual "Yueyue Festival" in Xingren and other places. Men, women and children bring their own benches and gather in the square to dance together. First, prepare jars on the dance floor, choose a smart girl to serve wine, and dozens of young men and women dance with benches in their hands. Applause and dance on the bench are the orders of drinkers, and anyone who makes mistakes or steps will be fined. There is also a custom in the Miao family that boys eat full moon wine and dance on the bench for entertainment.