Manchu people
Each side of the drum represents a flag of the Manchu people. Folkloric tradition dictates the drum’s origin alongside the snare drum during the battles of the Eight Banner Military throughout the Qing Dynasty. Traditionally the drum is often played whilst dancing and is accompanied by a harpist and a singer who recount traditional Chinese stories. The Beijing Monochord "Danxian" is also commonly accompanied by the Baijiao.