Ansai Waist Drum: a traditional folk dance

2018-07-25 10:31:09 , Source : The Government Website of Shaanxi Province

Ansai Waist Drum Dancing is a traditional folk dance of Shaanxi Province. The dance can be performed by several or hundreds of people simultaneously. The particular and superb expressiveness of this dance gained itself the name of No.1 Drum in China. In 1996, Ansai District of Yan’an was designated by the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China as the Hometown of Waist Drum in China.

On May 20th, 2006, approved by the State Council, Ansai Waist Drum was listed among the first batch of the intangible cultural heritage in China.

Government Organizations

The State Council of the PRC
National Immigration Administration
Ministry of Commerce, PRC
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PRC
Shaanxi Province Department of Commerce
The People’s Government of Xi’an Municipality
Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Xi’an Municipality

Consulates

The Republic of Korea Consulate-General in Xi’an
Royal Thai Consulate-General in Xi’an

Media

People’s Daily
China Daily
Xinhuanet
CGTN
CRI