Nanxian Folk Flower-drum Dance Promoted in Schools

Kids practice Nanxian folk flower-drum dance under the guidance of a teacher at the Third Experimental Kindergarten of Nanxian County on January 13. (Photo/Chen Sihan, Xinhua)

In recent years, the educational authority of Nanxian County, Yiyang has thoroughly promoted intangible cultural heritage programs in schools. It has established folk flower-drum dance training centers in several kindergartens, offering a systematic art class of folk flower-drum dance. In addition, it has developed distinctive class-break exercises and set up related clubs for kids, to foster kids' self-identity and enthusiasm of the local culture.

Nanxian folk flower-drum dance, or Dihuagu, has been recognized as a representative national intangible cultural heritage program. Originated from the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty (1796-1820) and based on folk songs, ditties, and labor songs, Nanxian folk flower-drum dance features simple and bold movements, lively and high tunes, vibrant performances and strong connection to daily life. It has been popular among local people. 

Kids practice Nanxian folk flower-drum dance under the guidance of a teacher at the Third Experimental Kindergarten of Nanxian County on January 13. (Photo/Chen Sihan, Xinhua)

Kids practice Nanxian folk flower-drum dance at the Third Experimental Kindergarten of Nanxian County on January 13. (Photo/Chen Sihan, Xinhua)

Kids practice Nanxian folk flower-drum dance under the guidance of a teacher at the Third Experimental Kindergarten of Nanxian County on January 13. (Photo/Chen Sihan, Xinhua)

Kids practice Nanxian folk flower-drum dance during the break between classes at the Third Experimental Kindergarten of Nanxian County on January 13. (Photo/Chen Sihan, Xinhua)

Kids practice Nanxian folk flower-drum dance during the break between classes at the Third Experimental Kindergarten of Nanxian County on January 13. (Photo/Chen Sihan, Xinhua)

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn. 

Translator: Pang Yuehui 

Chinese source: Xinhua