The Historical Significance of the Song “The East is Red”

The song “The East Is Red” is a well-known folk song in China. With a long history, it has been composed by musicians of different periods and has become a work of folk art with a solid foundation among the people. The author begins with the creation of “The East Is Red” and the adaptation of its lyrics during the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, explaining the background of the song's creation. She then links “The East Is Red” to the Erqi Memorial Tower in Zhengzhou and the Bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng (also known as the Zenghouyi Chime Bells), describing the historical significance of this folk song in different contexts throughout modern and contemporary times.