Since the beginning of 2007, the gong has increased in popularity. Gongs are being purchased mostly by businesses (car dealerships, hockey teams), but also by schools and individuals.
Businesses use their gong to celebrate success (such as a new car sale). Who gets to bang the gong, the new car owner or the successful car salesperson?
Perhaps we can thank the likes of Target for starting to carry gongs, putting them in the public eye.
Any gong is fun to strike. You don't need to hit them very hard to get some great sound. Gongs come in various sizes and types. There are Chinese wind gongs, Chao gongs, Bao gongs.
So if you've never tried it, bang a gong for a good feeling.