Nuo Masks

Wang Lingguan is a forehead with God's eyes, and the fire is inseparable from the gods, so in Nuo altar, often Wang Lingguan as a god to send the gods expel the epidemic of the gods, through its fire to...

Sin dragon, is an important role in the Nuo Nuo altar theater program, in Nuo Nuotang opera is not to bring auspicious signs, but is the embodiment of all disasters and evil, is to be driven away to eliminate the...

Zhang Long is the guard with sword beside Bao Gong, his right-hand man, representing the role of delivering justice and proclaiming the majesty of justice.

Heibu, meaning "Han Elder," is the "youngest" elder in the Cuotaiji tradition, yet he has endured 1,000 years of time. Together with the Yi and Miao elders, he journeyed through the dawn of civilization, from ignorance to enlightenment, creating from...

Land, is in charge of the local peace of a small god. Appeared in Nuo Tang opera opera "Wu Pioneer".

Guan Yu is a classic character from the novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". His role appears in various Nuo performances across China. Through the spread of stories, he has been deified by the common people and audiences as an...

The Di Opera of Guizhou, China, due to its rich repertoire and numerous characters, features a wide variety of mask designs, which can be broadly classified into five categories: main generals, Taoist priests, clowns, animals, and secular characters. Among these,...

Monk this role in all parts of the Nuo altar theater have appeared, according to the needs of the performance and the difference between the duties, the title is different, such as "nine states monk", "sweeping monk", "check the fasting...

Yungong appears in the Nuo opera performance Jiang Yungong but does not represent a specific historical figure. In the minds of local villagers, Yungong is a deity they worship. When faced with illness or calamity, they invite Nuo masters to...

Cheega Dharma King, pronounced as "Dangjin Qujia" in Tibetan and meaning Dharma King in Chinese, is the image of Yama manifested by Manjushri, the Bodhisattva, who presents a wrathful appearance. In Qiangm performances, Dharma King Cheegar acts as the principal...