Research on Miao Martial Arts Drum Dancing in Xiangxi

Miao martial arts drum dancing, combining sports with art, shows the two features wiht national characters and artistry .This paper, using the field investigation method, literature method and so on, the history origin, main forms , inheriting way, main characteristics and survival status of Miao martial arts drum dancing are studied.The results showed: Miao martial arts drum dancing has such values as fitness value, art and social culture value and so on.At the same time, modern diversified forms of entertainment have some impact on martial arts drum.The phenomenon embodies : Local people do not pay much attention to Miao martial arts drum dancing; Cultural heritage protection consciousness is not strong; Inheritance people are very old; Cultural quality is generally not high; The local economic level is relatively backward, which restricts the extensive development of martial arts drum, and so on. The Origin of Miao Martial Arts Drum DancingMiao Likes Drum Dancing very much, which Created a Good Social Environment for the Birth of the Martial Arts Drum Dancing.Miao drum is the most common traditional sports event with the most national characteristics, which spreads in Jishou city, Fenghuang county, Luxi county, Baojing county, Huayuan county, Guzhang county and so on in Jishou Tujia and miao autonomous prefecture of Hunan province.Miao drum dancing has a long history, according to the historical literature, it originated from before Han dynasty, produced in the sacrificial rites of Miao.Miao drum has two kinds: Festival drum and god celebration drum.When spring festival, April 8th, drilling-bull sacrifice for ancestors worship come, Miao will have grand performance of drum dancing, ancestor worship and entertainment gods, invoke the protection of god.Because of the miao culture, history and aesthetic factors, Miao drum dancing, through the narrative style, forms the unique personality.It recreates the pictures of Miao people's life and work by a vivid dancingaction.So, it is a picture of Miao historical picture scroll and is a collection of traditional cultural symbols.There are dozens of types of dances in Miao, such as flower-drum dance, reunion drum dancing, monkey drum dancing, women's single drum dacning, man single drum dancing, etc.Its no wonder, then, that Miao martial arts drum dancing generated in such environment. Martial National Character Inspired the Creative Inspiration.In Miao culture, a very significant feature is the developed martial arts worship, the intensity of the martial spirit, that is to say, the warrior is the distinguishing feature of Miao culture.Its tough, strong morals not only can be found in the history of the text, but also from Miao's vocal art culture, totem culture and all aspects of hero worship.The founder Hong Fuqiang of Miao martial arts drum dancing is a master of Miao martial arts.Hong Fuqiang, was born in Mita village, Hulu town, Bojing countr, Hunan province on January 30, 1936.Miao rich folk culture influences his life all the time, he is good at Miao song, Miao dances, Miao martial arts, flower drum dancing, greet ing guests drum dancing, monkey drum dancing.However, Hong Fuqiang doesn't satisfied with such.When he teaches his disciples, he often join the new action into Miao drum dancing.He melts the living elements such as forging iron, Dragon Boating, towing a boat , catching fish and shrimp into Miao drum dancing.Through his efforts and constant innovation, Miao drum dancing shows a new vigor and vitality.Just because of this, more