Yong'an Drum Craft Workshop Introduction
In street temple fairs and Mazu pilgrimage events, the sounds of gongs and drums can often be heard. The Yong'an Drum Craft Workshop in Xianxi Township, Changhua County, has preserved the traditional craft of handmade drum making, which has now been passed down to the third-generation owner, Huang Cheng-feng. With the advancement of technology, many traditional crafts are gradually being replaced by machinery, resulting in fewer and fewer "masters" being handed down through generations. In the early days, before machines existed, craftsmen relied on repeated learning and exploration to develop the value of handmade products, creating each piece with the warmth of their hands. This long-standing drum factory still retains the most traditional techniques, with many intricate processes involved in making drums, such as drying cowhide, soaking, peeling, and shaping, making it an indispensable part of traditional craftsmanship.
Yong'an Drum Craft Workshop Indoor
Making a drum takes about a month.
