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 have formed a unique local culture and dance that worships totems in the process of social development. Therefore, at first, Changgu was generally used for sacrifice.

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

After the death of the old man, his younger brother Dongbi was robbed of his due property and wandered in Sichuan. Later, I met the thirteen sisters of Fang Sha, the daughter of Wang Pangu, and made this long drum and jumped up as agreed. Only then did they become immortal husband and wife. Therefore, when people meet Pangu Wang Po's birthday opera house, 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 team up 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 the performance, the Yao people's personality and temperament are fully demonstrated. Dance movements are rough, brave, bold and unrestrained, vigorous and free and easy; The rhythm is bright and neat.

Dance vocabulary imitates climbing mountains and mountains, crossing streams and valleys, cutting down trees and transporting wood, and fighting dragons and tigers. Vivid image, clear at a glance. Almost all Yao dances are group dances and square dances with certain props, such as long drums, flower drums, horns and parasols. It constitutes a national style that is loved by the masses and easy to spread. Therefore, in festivals, weddings, religions, funerals and other occasions, there are song and dance performances, which are very lively.