On March 24, craftsmen began constructing a Dong ethnic drum tower at Yutou Village, Shuangjiang Town, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County. As an iconic structure of Dong villages, the drum tower will, once completed, serve as a public venue for villagers to hold gatherings and meetings, and engage in cultural and recreational activities, thereby further enhancing rural cultural facilities. (Photo/Shi Menglei) 

On March 24, craftsmen began constructing a Dong ethnic drum tower at Yutou Village, Shuangjiang Town, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County. As an iconic structure of Dong villages, the drum tower will, once completed, serve as a public venue for villagers to hold gatherings and meetings, and engage in cultural and recreational activities, thereby further enhancing rural cultural facilities. (Photo/Shi Menglei) 

On March 24, craftsmen began constructing a Dong ethnic drum tower at Yutou Village, Shuangjiang Town, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County. As an iconic structure of Dong villages, the drum tower will, once completed, serve as a public venue for villagers to hold gatherings and meetings, and engage in cultural and recreational activities, thereby further enhancing rural cultural facilities. (Photo/Shi Menglei) 

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

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese sources: hunan.gov.cn; hunantoday