Huaihe Drum originated in the late Song Dynasty and early Yuan Dynasty. It was inherited by Song Yongqing and flourished in Fengtai and other places in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. It is a performance form that emphasizes both singing and talking. The lyrics of Huaihe Drum are a combination of rhyme and prose. It requires rhyme. Generally, the first sentence does not require rhyme, but the second sentence requires rhyme. The lyrics are mostly seven-character sentences and ten-character sentences. The singing style is diverse, mainly flat board, stack board, flowing board, etc. The performance of the artist pays attention to flash, frame, spray, and penetration. Flash is to use props to express the sword light and sword shadow on the battlefield; frame is to express the behavior of the characters; spray is to require clear and powerful pronunciation; penetration is that the action and singing must be done in one go without dragging. The performance props of Huaihe Drum are simple. One person and one drum travel around, close to life and close to the masses. The actors come from the people. They work on the farm when they are busy and perform in their spare time. They constantly explore new genres from life and draw nutrition from the masses. Therefore, they are deeply loved by the people and have a deep mass base. There are various customs for Huaihe drum performances, including market fairs, temple fairs, singing, village tours, and hall meetings. There are also "singing doors", singing in book stands, and setting up stalls. There are certain rules for performance procedures and apprenticeships, and the etiquette of seniority is very particular. Information source: Anhui Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center Information source: Anhui Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center