Recently, in Yan'an, Shaanxi Province
近日，陕西延安
College students immerse themselves in an interactive political education class while experiencing the waist drum performance
大学生在行走的思政课上沉浸式体验腰鼓
With the headscarf tied, the overall appearance is perfectly composed
头巾一绑气质就拿捏了
Many netizens in the comment section exclaimed: "This style is so cool!" "I want to learn it!"
评论区不少网友直呼：“这气质拿捏得死死的！”“想学！”
When the white sheepskin headscarf is tied neatly into a heroic knot at the forehead
当白羊肚头巾在额前系出利落英雄结
Red silk fluttering, drumbeats resounding loudly
红绸翻飞、鼓点震天
The boldness and passion of the Loess Plateau
黄土高原的豪迈与热血
Suddenly awakened by this group of young people
瞬间被这群年轻人唤醒
The Shaanxi North Waist Drum is not merely a lively dance
陕北腰鼓不只是一场热闹的舞蹈
And it is the unique cultural essence of intangible heritage that flows through the land of Sanqin region
更是流淌在三秦大地上的非遗风骨
One white sheepskin handkerchief, encapsulating the vitality of the Loess Plateau
一方白羊肚手巾，藏着黄土高原的精气神
Speaking of the Shaanxi North Waist Drum
说起陕北腰鼓
The most striking feature is the white headscarf on the dancer's head
最醒目的标志就是舞者头上那方白色头巾
This is the well-known "White Sheepskin Handkerchief"
这就是著名的“白羊肚手巾”
It is named so because the fibers on the surface of the towel resemble the shape of a sheep's stomach
因毛巾表面的绒毛形似羊肚而得名
You should not underestimate this headscarf. It is not just for decoration
你可别小看这方头巾，它可不只是装饰
Shaanxi North is located in the Loess Plateau
陕北地处黄土高原
Strong wind and sand, scorching sun
风沙大、日头毒
In the past, when farmers went to work in the fields, they would wrap a piece of cloth around their heads
过去，农民下地干活，都会在头上裹一方布巾
During the day, it protects against sun and dust. At night, it can be used to wipe sweat and wash the face. Even when thirsty, it can filter the stream water
白天防晒挡尘，晚上擦汗洗脸，渴了还能用它过滤溪水
Over time, the white sheepskin handkerchief became the most common attire for people in northern Shaanxi
久而久之，白羊肚手巾就成了陕北人最常见的装束
It has also become the most simple and profound spiritual symbol for the laborers in this region
也成了这片土地上劳动者最朴素的精神象征
When the dancer neatly tied the headscarf at the back of her head
当舞者将头巾在脑后利落地一系
The front two corners of the forehead are slightly raised
额前两角微微翘起
That kind of boldness, efficiency and determination not to give up came out
那股子豪迈、干练、不服输的劲儿就出来了
Just as the students experienced on the hot search list - once the headscarf is tied, the charm instantly comes through
正如热搜里同学们体验的那样——头巾一绑，气质瞬间拿捏
The thousand-year-old waist drum conveys the soul of the people of the Yellow River
千年腰鼓，敲出的是黄河儿女的魂
The history of the Shaanxi-Gansu Waist Drum dates back to over two thousand years ago
陕北腰鼓的历史可以追溯到两千多年前
It was originally a morale-boosting song for the soldiers stationed at the ancient border forts
它原本是古代边关将士的征战鼓舞
Used to boost morale and convey military information
用来激励士气、传递军情
Later, it gradually evolved into a folk dance form used to celebrate harvest and enjoy festivals
后来逐渐演变为民间庆祝丰收、欢度节日的舞蹈形式
Every Spring Festival and temple fair
每逢春节、庙会
The men and women, as well as the elderly, in the rural areas of northern Shaanxi would gather together
陕北农村的男女老少就会聚在一起
Start playing the waist drum and dancing the yangko dance
打起腰鼓、扭起秧歌
The drumbeat resounded loudly, and dust was flying everywhere
鼓声震天，黄尘飞扬
That scene could even wake up the sleeping yellow soil
那阵势能把沉睡的黄土地都震醒
The reason why the waist drum performance from northern Shaanxi is so captivating is...
陕北腰鼓之所以动人
Not only because of its rhythm and movements
不只是因为它的节奏和动作
And precisely because of the spiritual power it embodies
更因为它背后蕴含的精神力量
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Shaanxi-Gansu Waist Drum has been featured multiple times at national celebrations
新中国成立后，陕北腰鼓多次登上国家级庆典
Even going beyond the borders, presenting the charm of Chinese folk art to the world
甚至走出国门，向世界展示中国民间艺术的魅力
In 2006, the Waist Drum Dance from Shaanxi North was included in the first batch of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List
2006年，陕北腰鼓被列入第一批国家级非物质文化遗产名录
Some people say that the Shaanxi North Waist Drum is the "most intense" square dance on the Yellow Earth
有人说，陕北腰鼓是黄土地上“最硬核的广场舞”
But Xiao'an thought
但小安觉得
It is more like the people of this land
它更像是这片土地上的人们
The declaration of a life that remains unyielding and optimistic in the face of harsh circumstances
在严酷环境中不屈不挠、乐观向上的生命宣言
A single drumbeat awakens the sentiments of a thousand years
一声鼓响，唤醒千年豪情
A headscarf, wrapping up the essence of Shaanxi's frontier spirit
一方头巾，裹住陕北风骨
This is the Shaanxi Northern Waist Drum, embodying the most passionate romance of Shaanxi
这就是陕北腰鼓，藏着陕西最热烈的浪漫
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