The craft of drum-making

Updated: 2015-02-25 10:15

(chinadaily.com.cn)

A worker breaks down a board into smaller pieces to be used to make a drum at a factory in Yanshi, Henan province on January 15, 2015. Drum-making is an ancient craft that requires more than 10 intricate steps. [Photo/CFP]

The city of Yanshi in Central Henan province is famous for its craft in drum-making. The on-going Spring Festival is always the busiest time of the year for drum-makers in the city.