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Bringing out the big drum
By VCG Published: Apr 13, 2025 11:13 PM
Villagers participate in the Paoguche race on April 13, 2025 in Xiangfen county, North China's Shanxi Province. Paoguche, literally running with a drum cart, originated in the Spring and Autumn Period (770BC-476BC) and evolved from the practice of military drum training into a competitive event. Photo: VCG

Villagers participate in the Paoguche race on April 13, 2025 in Xiangfen county, North China's Shanxi Province. Paoguche, literally running with a drum cart, originated in the Spring and Autumn Period (770BC-476BC) and evolved from the practice of military drum training into a competitive event. Photo: VCG



 
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