According to legend, the performance of bamboo and horse in Sancun reached its climax during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, and declined with the depression of the ancient congress after the Japanese invaders occupied China. After the founding of New China, people celebrated the victory, and Sancun Bamboo Horse Dance resumed its performance again. It once went to Wangzhuang to attend the celebration of the establishment of the 13th District and won an award. During the "Cultural Revolution", the bamboo horse dance became a literary propaganda team in Mao Zedong Thought, symbolizing the revolution in Ma Benteng. Actors wear green military uniforms and military caps to perform in Huaxian County many times. Later, he went out to perform in Anyang in the north, Wangzhuang in the south, Zaocun Township in the east and Xunxian County in the west, which was deeply loved by the masses. According to the local cultural department, the lyrics of "Bamboo Horse Dance" have been constantly updated since the founding of New China. While retaining the old programs, it keeps pace with the times and becomes a good form for the masses to entertain themselves.
There are flags, gongs, umbrellas and fans before the bamboo horse dance performance, followed by tuba, drums, cymbals and gongs. In the loud tuba and drums, the performance team followed closely and stood in line with guards on both sides, such as the emperor leaving the palace. There are high-quality bronzes such as high-pitched drums behind the team, which are easy-going and lively. There are more than 100 performers.
Bamboo and horse dance is accompanied by percussion music, including war drums, four cymbals (cymbals, cymbals), top corners, big gongs, horse gongs, Du and so on. Percussion is a drum and horn. The main characters include Yuan Shundi, four princesses and two generals. In order to increase the entertainment of the performance, Han Xiangzi, the maid, the waiter holding the imperial umbrella, etc. Is added to the loop.
In the performance, the song is sung after the dance, and the actor sings "Four Sentences", also called "Fast Horse Tune", which is said to be an ancient Yuan Qu tune. It is sung by two actors respectively, and then accompanied by percussion music (four instruments: side drum, tiger gong, second gong and hairpin) during the transition, which is unique, euphemistic, leisurely and chic, and unique. The repertoires handed down are about Dian, Ying, Du Wengong and Liu, the mother of Du Wengong. Before the show is over, the cross is over. As the name implies, "cross" is a clown, and it is mainly funny. The actor tells the story in a unique rhythm and poetic allegro form, which makes the audience laugh to tears.
Folklore experts believe that Sancun Bamboo Horse Dance is the crystallization of the wisdom and creativity of working people, and its artistic style is unique. It provides reliable data evidence for the formation of folk art in China. It is a very precious treasure of traditional art, with very important historical reference, scientific research, art appreciation, protection and inheritance value.
Sancun Bamboo Horse Dance won the second prize and the first prize in the first and second folk art festival tuning competition in hua county. In July, 2005, the performance of "Application for World Heritage" in Yin Ruins held by Anyang City caused a sensation in the ancient city of Anyang, and was well received by city and county leaders. On September 20 10, it was listed in the protection list of the second batch of intangible cultural heritage projects in Anyang.