Drum Culture

Chinese drum guides and Luoyang craft stories

Buying guides, drum craft and sourced reports from Luoyang and Matun village to help you understand, compare and order Chinese drums.

Where Are Chinese Drums Made? Matun Village Guide Drum culture · Featured Where Are Chinese Drums Made? Matun Village Guide Locate Matun village in Luoyang and separate regional craft history from the commitments of an individual drum supplier. Read the full article Luoyang’s 2026 Winter Gala: Group Drum Planning Industry news Luoyang’s 2026 Winter Gala: Group Drum Planning A sourced review of a February 2026 Luoyang event, with separate equipment-planning guidance for drum groups. Read the full article Matun Drum Workshop Visit: A 2025 Report Review Industry news Matun Drum Workshop Visit: A 2025 Report Review Review a dated Matun workshop report and practical questions for specifying custom Chinese drums. Read the full article Chinese Drums for Schools: Buying Checklist Buying guides Chinese Drums for Schools: Buying Checklist Plan classroom drums around simultaneous player numbers, playing height, room layout and a complete equipment list. Read the full article Lion Dance Drums: Size & Setup Guide Buying guides Lion Dance Drums: Size & Setup Guide Plan a lion dance drum purchase around dimensions, playing position, transport and the accessories included in the quote. Read the full article Chinese Drum Construction: A Buyer’s Guide Drum craft Chinese Drum Construction: A Buyer’s Guide Understand which shell, head, artwork and assembly details to confirm when ordering a Chinese drum. Read the full article What Is a Tanggu? Sizes & Buying Guide Buying guides What Is a Tanggu? Sizes & Buying Guide Compare 30, 45 and 60 cm tanggu listings by playing setup, player needs and the accessories specified in a quotation. Read the full article Chinese New Year Drums: Festival Planning Guide Drum culture Chinese New Year Drums: Festival Planning Guide Prepare drums for a Lunar New Year programme with a clear performance format, artwork brief and rehearsal-ready date. Read the full article