Ansai waist drum performance draws tourists in NW China

Photo taken on Feb. 23, 2026 shows actors perform Ansai waist drums at a scenic spot in Ansai District of Yan'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, enriching the public's festive cultural life. Ansai waist drum, a traditional folk dance with a history of over 1,000 years, was listed in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. (Wang Derong/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Feb. 23, 2026 shows actors perform Ansai waist drums at a scenic spot in Ansai District of Yan'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, enriching the public's festive cultural life. Ansai waist drum, a traditional folk dance with a history of over 1,000 years, was listed in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. (Wang Derong/Guangming Pictures)