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The Wooden Drum Festival is an important event for the Wa people in Yunnan. It is named after the wooden drum, a special musical instrument. ___1___

The wooden drums are the most important part of the festival. They are not just musical instruments but also carry deep cultural meanings. The Wa people believe the drums connect them with their ancestors and nature. ___2___ They are about 0.8 meters wide and 2 meters long.

___3___ They dance in a circle, moving to the strong beat of the drums to express their wishes for a happy life and good luck. When dancing, they sing songs which are about the Wa people’s history and daily life. ___4___ It also helps keep their culture alive. Besides dancing, there are also sports games and traditional opera shows.

The Wa people mainly live in two areas in Yunnan: Ximeng Wa Autonomous County and Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County. The festival usually lasts three days. In the past, the Wa people celebrated the festival in the “Grey Month” of the Wa calendar. ___5___ This change allows more people to learn about the Wa culture.

The Wooden Drum Festival brings all the Wa people together. It also offers visitors a great chance to learn about their culture.

 

A. So, the dance is not just for fun.

B. The drums are usually made of red wood.

C. The festival shows their history, traditions, and rich culture.

D. It is a good opportunity for young people to make new friends.

E. People come together around the drum house during the festival.

F. But since 2002, they have changed the date to April 10th to 12th.