Inn traditional big drum has an approximate lifespan of 300 years. It is played in two occasion; Inlay Phaung-taw U Pagoda festival which is held once a year and Drum festival in Kasone (May). Traditional sword dances are performed in drum festival. The oldest this traditional big drum with an approximate lifespan of 300 years is displayed at Shan Cultural Museum.
Cut a piece of Yamanay log into the desired length and hollow out the log. Then, both ends are covered with leather and tied with leather strings. It is adjustable. It is played by hitting the drumhead with hand. The traditional big drum is played for classical songs and usually played with oboe.
-2 feet in length
-6 feet in circumference
-1 feet 2 inches in diameter of right head
-1 feet 8 inches in diameter of left head
Place
He’-yar-ywar-ma Village, Naung Shwe Township, Inlay Region, Shan state
