Colorful Dapu Drums

Colorful Dapu Drums

　　Xinjiang’s colorful Dapu drums have caught the focused attention of many out-of-town tourists. According to Nurmamat, who sells travel products at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar: these newly launched colorful Dapu drums, also known as hand drums, are hand-painted by professionals, with prices ranging from around 50 to over a hundred yuan. Since the Dapu drum is one of the Uyghur people’s favorite percussion instruments, it can be used both as an accompaniment for singing and dancing and as an indoor ornament. It is highly practical, has significant ornamental and collectible value, is easy to carry, and features strong ethnic craftsmanship—making it very popular with both domestic and international tourists. Many locals even choose this decorative item as a gift to send to relatives and friends when visiting other parts of China.