The craft of drum-making
(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2015-02-25 10:15 |
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A worker breaks down a board into smaller pieces to be used to make a drum at a factory in Yanshi, Henan province on January 15, 2015. Drum-making is an ancient craft that requires more than 10 intricate steps. [Photo/CFP] |
The city of Yanshi in Central Henan province is famous for its craft in drum-making. The on-going Spring Festival is always the busiest time of the year for drum-makers in the city.
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