Dong Nationality Drum Tower |
The Drum Tower can be divided into two sorts, namely, the single-pillar tower and the multi-pillars tower. The single-pillar tower is braced by one pillar, while the multi-pillar tower is braced by four main pillars and 12 other pillars. All the towers are put a Qixin Drum (qí xīn gǔ 齐心鼓) on the top, hence the name Drum Tower. All the towers are constructed by China fir, without any nail and rivet. All the woods are combined with tenons and hanging pillar, which is firm and tight. Usually the Drum Tower can be divided into three parts: the upper part, the middle part and the lower part. The upper part of the tower is the apex. In the center, there is a steel pillar, with the china bead, which make it like a calabash. The roof of the tower is mainly in umbrella shape, with six angles, six angles, or eight angles. The middle part of the tower is the main body, like the pagoda. From the bottom to the top, each is getting bigger. On the board of the roof, there painted animals, famous people, flowers, and the customs of the Dong Ethnic Group (dòng zú 侗族), which are delicate and elegant. Around the rooms in the tower, there are wooden benches. In the center there is a round fireplace. Drum Tower is the symbol of solidarity, lucky and prosperous. In Liping County, there are 321 drums towers in total. Some are standing alone, and some are standing abreast with each other. The unique flavor of the drum tower makes it indispensable scenery for the tourists travel in Guizhou. Dong Nationality Drum Tower
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