Yao nationality is widely distributed in southern China, and it is also one of the oldest ethnic groups. Yao ancestors lived in Changsha, Wuling or Wuxi in their early years, and then moved all the way south. Yao people believe in immortals, and in the process of social development, they have formed a unique local culture and totem worship dance. Therefore, in the beginning, Changgu was generally used for sacrifice.

Although this dance originated from such sacrificial activities as exorcising ghosts and evil spirits, it has now been added to a beautiful love story. Legend has it that there are three fathers and sons living on Yaoshan Mountain.

After the death of the old man, his younger brother Dong Bi was robbed of his due property and lived in Sichuan. Later, I met Wang Pangu's daughter Fang Sha's thirteen sisters, made this long drum as agreed, and jumped up. To become a fairy couple. So when people meet Pangu Wang Po's birthday theater, they will jump with this long encouragement. Yao people not only dance the Long Drum Dance together, but also dance the Flower Drum Dance, and form a team to celebrate together.

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The Long Drum Dance mostly reflects the production struggle and life customs of the Yao family, and reflects the thoughts, feelings and ideals of the Yao people, which has a unique Yao style. In the form and program of performance, it fully shows the personality characteristics and temperament of Yao nationality. Dance movements are rough, brave, unrestrained, vigorous and free and easy; The rhythm is lively and agile.

Dance vocabulary imitates climbing mountains and setting mountains, crossing streams and valleys, cutting down trees and transporting wood, and killing dragons and tigers. The image is vivid and clear at a glance. Almost all Yao dances are mass and square, with certain props, such as long drums, flower drums, horns and parasols. These constitute the national style, which is loved by the masses and easy to spread. So in festivals, weddings, religions, funerals and other occasions, there are songs and dances, which are very lively.