Gongs and drums (flying cymbals in Hangu)

Name of China's national intangible cultural heritage: gongs and drums (flying cymbals in Hangu)

Applicant: Hangu District, Tianjin

Project No.: 622

Project No.: Ⅱ - 123

Time of publication: 2008 (second batch)

Category: Traditional Music

Region: Tianjin

Type: new item

Applicant: Hangu District, Tianjin

Protection unit: Tianjin Binhai New Area Cultural Center

Introduction to gongs and drums (flying cymbals in Hangu)

Applicant: Hangu District, Tianjin

Gong and drum art is a common form of folk instrumental music in China. It is widely distributed in Hebei, Tianjin, Shanxi, Shanghai, Henan, Hubei, Shanxi and other places. Although the musical instruments used in different places are different, most of them are high volume percussion instruments such as gongs, drums, cymbals and cymbals. The rhythm is more and more vivid, the performance scene is spectacular, and the artistic style is majestic and powerful. They are mainly performed in various folk auspicious occasions and ceremonies.

Hangu flying cymbal is a comprehensive folk square art in Tianjin coastal fishing village. It integrates folk music, dance and martial arts, and is mainly popular in Hangu District of Tianjin. Hangu flying cymbals originated in the early years of Guangxu in Qing Dynasty and have a history of more than 100 years. Flying cymbals are called "flying cymbals". Cymbals used to be a kind of weapon. Hangu people made a living by fishing. All boats were equipped with flying cymbals to lure fish and crabs into the net. Every time before going to sea, the young and the old in each village would fly cymbals to pray for the safe return of their relatives. Later, this behavior gradually developed into a folk festival.

Hangu flying cymbals used to play with four pairs of cymbals, one big drum and two big cymbals. Cymbals are not only musical instruments, but also dance props. They are also equipped with red and green ribbons and other accessories. There are many special techniques for cymbals, mainly including cymbals, cymbals, cymbals, cymbals, cymbals, etc. The performing movements of flying cymbals include rooting of old trees, flower arrangement, and shining wings. The commonly used formations are "circle", "two dragons spitting their whiskers", "cross", "cross crotch", "stars holding the moon" and so on. When performing, the action is wide open and close, vigorous and powerful. The performer not only needs to have a strong physique, but also has the martial arts skills of bowing back and waist, and the close cooperation of hand, eye, body and step can produce a coordinated and unified effect.

Hangu flying cymbals show is for the purpose of praying for a good harvest of fishery and sending off relatives to go to sea. It shows the brave and fearless spirit of fishermen in Tianjin, their yearning for a better life and their deep love for the sea. It has the research value of marine culture and folk culture. At present, there are more than ten flying cymbals teams in Hangu District of Tianjin, covering all the streets and towns of the whole district. These flying cymbals teams, on the basis of inheriting the tradition, give flying cymbals new characteristics of the times, and bring flying cymbals performance onto the stage, making it present a new look different from the past. At present, due to the death of old artists, Hangu flying cymbals are in danger of being lost, and effective measures are urgently needed to protect and inherit them.