The Examination and Analysis of the Huigu of Zhuang Ethnicity in Mashan County, Guangxi Province, China

This study used a qualitative research and interview methodology with the objective of examining the development and analyzing the playing pattern of Huigu of Zhuang nationality in Mashan County, Guangxi. The fieldwork method is mainly used for collecting data, together with the information from the...

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Published inInternational journal of curriculum and instruction Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 954 - 966
Main Authors Shi, Lin, Bhengsri, Thanaporn, Seeyo, Warakorn, Phulaiyaw, Akapong
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published World Council for Curriculum and Instruction 2023
Subjects
Cultural Influences
Cultural Maintenance
Ethnic Groups
Folk Culture
Foreign Countries
Music
Music Techniques
Musical Instruments
China
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Summary:This study used a qualitative research and interview methodology with the objective of examining the development and analyzing the playing pattern of Huigu of Zhuang nationality in Mashan County, Guangxi. The fieldwork method is mainly used for collecting data, together with the information from the document. The study's result showed that the process of making HuiGu requires the preparation of tools and instruments used to make musical instruments. and the process of preparing wood, cow hide, and Zhumie to be assembled to make HuiGu. On the playing mode of HuiGu, we found that there were the following types of play styles: (1) Single drumming mode; (2) group drumming patterns; (3) group playing mode; (4) parade performance mode. Playstyle Huigu can be found at Drums of Dragon Dances, Wedding Drums, and Harvest Drums.
ISSN:1562-0506